Shanghai, 17th September, 1898.
Stm,—I have now the honour to enelo: a you a copy of the Report on the River Approaches to Shanghai which was drawa up by the sub-Committee specially appointed for that purpose, This Report was laid before the General Committee of the Chamber at their meeting on the 13th instant, and was by them adopted and endorsed.
The Committee will feel obliged if you will please lay this Report before the Consular Body at their next meeting, and they feel confident that the Report will receive the careful consideration and earnest attention of the Board of Consuls, as being a question of vital interest to the future well-being of this important com: mercial port.
have the honour to be, Your obedient servant, Secretary. Vatorz, Esq.,
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