London, 30th October, 1896.
Sin,—I am directed by the Marquess of Salisbury to acknowledge the receipt of your loiter of the 17th ultimo, offering suggest with regard to the revision of the Tariff and Duties in China, and I am to state that the views which you have expressed on behalf of the Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce will receive the careful consideration of Her Majesty's Government. humble servant, E._F. Atrorp, Esq., Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.