To the Editor, of the "Nonta Caixa Datty News.
Sin,—The one subject engrossing the attention of the whole commanity at present is of course the revelation, which is affecting every branch of industry, both foreign and Chinese, throughout the Empire, As matters are at present, the probabilities of an early settlement and the resumption of normal conditions are more remote than ever.
The conditions prevailing here snd in the other ports of China are too well known to require recapitulation and it is apparent to everyone that a of a few years, when this revelation will be as nothing compared with the troubles that will follow.
Eveo sappoting that the revolationaries could found s "Republic of Chins," how long would it: take to seo are a stable government Haw long would we have to wait before confidence they had any security in trading Months, if not years, would have to lapse before confidence was regained and before conditions became normal.
Every Chinese merchant is a reformer prolonged cantina: tion of the struggle) that can only lead to unthinkable distress amongst the people, already on the verge of starvation, ramation of trade, which will require to baild up again and the eventual bankruptey at the Chinese Empire.
The idea of forming " " Republic of China " is merely the fancy of idealists, as the Empire of Chins could not be formed into a single republic at the present time snd if the other provinces follow the lead of Kuangtang and UN
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