To the Editor of the "Norra-Cama Datty News."
Sin,—On behalf of those unfortunates who dabbled in roubles and placed them in charge of the Russian Post Office, it would be interesting to learn the arrangement that has been made between the Chinese authorities and themselves concerning the disposal of the money.
Some time ago I remember reading a paragraph in your Notes and Comments relating to the subject, and in which you gave readers to understand that some arrangement. was on the board whereby the Chinese Postal Authorities would take over the control of the business, and if not mistaken I think the drift of your remarks was to assure your readers that the money was quite safe, and that there was nothing to worry about concerning its safety.
Since the closing of the Russian Post Office, I should like to point out I have been to see the Deputy Commissioner at the Chinese Post Office, who told me that the Minister of Finance had raised some objection to having anything to do with the business. I next made my way to the Russian Bank, having some impression of seeing it in print that the money had been handed over to the tender mercies of that institution for their sate keeping. I was there informed that Iwas under some misapprehension, and had better sce the Russian Consul over the matter, and after spending some time at the Consulate I was informed by the vice-consul that it would be wise to see the Chinese Commissioner for Foreign Affairs over the transaction. The latter instruction I intend to follow. when time permits, byt does it not appeal to you that it would be much better for the Russian authorities to publish some notice. in the papers for the guidance of their past clients in the event of them wishing to withdraw their deposits. eke They must remember that it is the money of the public-in-general and surely they are worthy of some little consideration.
Possibly you may be in receipt of some information regarding the subject, and if so feel assured you will be doing many of your readers a good turn by revealing it.
I am, etc., Ove or THE VictiMs-
Shanghai, Jan. 14.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.