A protest by numerous Chinese organizations against the proposed new tariff was submitted in a letter from the Shanghai Chinese Chamber of Commerce. It was contended that the increase would constitute an undue burden in a time of business depression, that parts of the system were inefficient, and that the Company was. in some measure by-a passible falling seeking unjustifiable returns instead that the management fee was in lteffecting economics. Commenting thereon the Company referred to the Imagnilude of its undertaking and the heavy expenditure which it had incurred, and pointed out that no dividends had been paid since the franchise was granted. It stated that with the removal of serious obstacles steps would be taken to render Prompt and efficient service in respect, lof long distance connections.
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