To the Editor of the "Nonru-Cinwa Day News!
Ssu-With reference to the letter which appeared in your paper to-day under the heading "Chefoo Wine," we are rather afraid that the gentleman who wrote it, does not have very much Knowledge of wine, or is under some misapprehension, 'The word "Cognac" has been used {for generations In all' countries Spain in particular, is very. famous for its Cognac and al! other kinds of wine, and they have adopted the name of Cognac or Brandy which is produced there, We therefore are at a loss to understand why Chefoo cannot use the name Cognac, although we fully agra the origin has been derived from the district Cognac in France. For instance, we would Uke to point out, that in' the case of "cloth," there is. material which is known as "Boston" material, Boston material is made in all countries, but his does not necessarily mean' that comes from Boston, Then all over the world, quite certain that there is nobody in Shanghai who is going fo "object Also. with the" name "Claret" this we quite agree was originally the name given to the Red Wine grown in Bordeaux, but your correspondent must admit' that it algo grown in other parts of the world, Claret is known the world over as a Red Wine and we do not think it is necessary to have it grown In Bordeaux. "We very much doubt whether any country has been able to register the word "Claret" os their trade-mark. If any country has been successful in doing this, surely some action would have been taken in courts before now against the Arms who are producing Claret outside of France, We are passing your letter to our, principals in Chefoo for any com-* ments they may make, together with copy of our reply.
Davie Sewxoutk & Sons, Shanghai, Sept. 17,
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