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has in a
private communication
satisfied me that it is the
only means
are
by which we likely to attain the end
desired. Indeed
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strong
are the objections of the
Chinese Government not, merely
to the cession, but also to the lease of territory
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to a Foreign Power, that we should, in all probability,
have had to wait for Light on the Gap Rock until such indefinite time as it
might
might suit the convenience of China to place
one there, but for the somewhat ingenious solution of the difficulty which has been offered, and was probably originated by So Robert Hart.
5.
Sir
As it is important
to begin preparations for the work at the earliest possible date, I should be much obliged if Your Lordship will ommunicate by telegraph the sanction or disapproval of
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