Shanghai, 22nd September, 1897.
Sin,—In a letter addressed by the Chamber of Commerce to the Council on 14th August, 1895, it is stated that, "if necessary" the Chamber is prepared to support any application that may have to be made to the Diplomatic Body and the Chinese authorities" concerning the expediency of extending the limits of the foreign Settlement. A despatch, urging the necessity for such extension, having to-day been sent by the Council to the Senior Consul, for transmission to Peking, Thave the honour therefore to enclose herewith a copy, for the information of your Chamber, and to express the Council's hope that the Chamber, ay actively ce-operate towards the desired end.
Thave the honour to be, Your obedient servant, Chairman, pro tem.
To BE, B. Aurore, Esq., Chairman, Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce.
Shanghai, 16th October, 1897.
Sin,—I hav you " copy of a letter this Chamber address: to the Doyen of the Corps Diplomatique on the eh tnstane regarding the proposal the Council have put forward for the extension of the Settlements, and o perusal letter will show you that the Committ this Chamber hive thoroughly identified themselves with your scheme, and have urged its speedy and complete adoption.
fu order thal there should be no delay in forwarding this letter to the Doyen at Peking, a copy of it was also furnished to the Senior Coneul for the consideration at leisure of the Consular Body.
Tam, Sir, Your obedient servant, E. F. Aurorp, Chairman.
Borg, Esq., Chairman, Municipal Council.
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