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some result now, Lincline to thinks with this Government. I have doubt we shall get on well very no the affair has got at inte such a in that "ul desac" as Canton, the chances are in favor of the escape of the Aiminals.
The history of the rapid and effectual proceedings taken by the Naval Authorities in the former case without Rule beyond the fromfiting of neighborly good feeling, if contrasted as with the absence of active cooperation manifested towards Mr. Deane at Canton, induces me no naturally to wish the establishment of as few official Rules as possible. The main desideratum is to make the Kowloon Authorities thoroughly comprehend that they are really free to resume their old friendly relations.
In former Case unassisted by Rules of which we never found the need, and which can only result in abridging the privileges formerly conceded. The matter appears so important and in fact the incidents of every day urgently press it's importance on the attention of the Executive here, that I have dwelt somewhat fully on the subject, and hope Your Lordship will advocate the imposition of as few Rules as posible.
I have the honor to be My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant
Rudolph F. Mardormell Governor