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are unable to
agree
to the proposal
of the Portuguese Government for joint
administration of the fiscal
action in the matter of
relations of the Chinese Government
with Hongkong
and Macao.
I am,
Your
Sir,
most obedient
humble servant
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The
Excellency,
The question of the establishment of custom house offices (thopus) in
the vicinity of
Macao has been pending for
years between His M's Govt & the Chinese Govt
It has passed through various alterations & phases
This question, which the Chinese consider essential to the interests of their policy
and exchequer
on more than one account,
is of the highest importance to this M's Govt, for
its solution
depends upon
a certain point
the recognition of
Portuguese
Sovereignty
in the parts, certainly the prosperity
and tranquillity of the Colony.
It is not my intention, inasmuch as...
The Duke
of
Valdariha
who have induced...