Sir,—I have the pleasure to acknowledge receipt of your esteemed favour of 12th ultimo, handing copy of letter from. the Colonial Office, from which the Committee Team with much satisfaction—that' structions had been given for the withdrawal of the Bill intended for the further control of British vessels carrying Chinese passengers on voyages of not' more than'seven days' duration, The Committee have again to thank you for timely assistance in agitating against n measure which, if persevered in, would certainly have proved detrimental to British interests.
(Signed) F, Hepensow,
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