Shanghai, 14th September, 1897.
Srr,—In view of the fact that telegraphic advices from America report that a discriminatory duty is contemplated upon Imports arriving in the States by vessels of other than the U.S. ting, the Committee of this Chamber would be indebted to you for any information which you may be in a position to afford upon the subject.
have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, E. F. Atrorp, Chairman.
To the Consul-General for the United States, Shanghai.
Consulate-General of the United States, Shanghai, China, 14th Sept., 1897.
Sm,—I have had the honour to receive your No. 1139 of this date asking for formation concerning the report that a discriminating duty is contemplated upon imports arriving in the United States by vessels of other than the U.S. flag. In reply I have to say that I have had no official communication touching the matter and know nothing of it save what I have learned through the Shanghai newspapers, Thave the honour to be, Your obedient servant, 'T, R. Icestoas, Consul-General.
E.-F. Atroro, Esq., Chairman,
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