OPPOSE, That the opposition on the part of the provincial authorities is by no means confined to Chekiang alone is a fact abundantly borne out by the repeated reports which have been published in the press regarding the steps that have been taken to abolish the new rates by the provincial authorities of Fengtien, Szechuan, Hunan and Kuangtung, while the provincial authorities of Kiangsu are reported to have definitely decided to order the cancellation of the increased postal rates. with effect from January 1 next. There is absolutely no doubt that the provincial authorities in assuming this attitude have acted in conformity with the will of the people.
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