At a meeting of the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, held at the offices, No. 1, Kiukiang Road, on Monday, the 6th of July, 1896, at 4 p.m.
Chairman), E. F. At ists D.
Present:—C. J. Dudgeon, Esq., (Viee-
Moses, Esq., and E. B. Skottowe, Esq.
The Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed.
River Conservancy:—The letter on this subject which' was addressed to the Senior Consul on the 4th of June was further considered, and it was decided to send another letter to the Senior Consul pointing out that in the event of the Consular Body suggesting to the Diplomatic Representatives xt Peking the formation of Conservancy Board, or appointing as was suggested 2 Commission of Enquiry, the Committee would ask that, in the interests of the mercantile community, a representative of the Chamber should be appointed on such Board or Commission of Enquiry.
After the transaction of further business the following correspondence was ordered for publication
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