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"temporary absence should be likely to prove detrimental to any public interesto_"
4. Now that peace has been signed between France and Clima, and that there appears to be no m longer any early prospect of tour with Russia, I have decided to take advantage forthwith of your Lordship's kind permission and to proceed the day to Japanoully Vacation leave of two mouthes. I shall take advantage of the opportunity to discuss and settle several.
public affairs affecting British
interests in this quarter of
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Majesty's
Majesty's Minister at Tokiv -
5. The Colonial Secretary (Mur Maret) Whose healtte has suffered of late,
has gone to England. Consequently,
short absence, thie
during luy
Government of Hong Kong will be administered by major-General
Cameron C.B., Comma
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on their Station, an Officer
of ability, weperience and discretion, on whom the fullest reliance can be placed.
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as this despatch will reach
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