on Monday, the 27th instant. Every hong in Tientsin which does an export business was represented, and between thirty-five and forty merchants were present. The proceedings were marked with perfect unanimity and enthusiasm to say nothing of soya indignatic The first resolution asked the Companies to cancel unconditionally the notice of March the 24th, Special mention was made the injustice of so short a notice, involving a considerable rise in freight in the middle of current contracts; freight were raised last year by the Companies ostensibly to meet the great expenses of the Peilo navigation.
The second resolution was minatory. It stated that unless the notice be withdrawn the supporters of the resolution would bind themselves (1) to ship no more by the Steamer Companies; (2) To withdraw their support from the P. and O., the O.SS., and the Glens; (3) To encourage 'a new line ofsteamers to the Port.
An amendment advising a less drastic
spirit of conciliation did not find a seconder. method of resistance, and commending, a 'The agent of one of the Companies suggested a postponement of action till they could communicate with the Head Offices. 'The meeting agreed on condition that the action proposed in the Companies' notice was also postponed for fifteen days. This was accepted. Before separating the Chamber also passed a resolution authorising its officers to approach the Viceroy on the
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