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did not wish to take the responsibility of accepting them without referring
the matter to the
Secretary of State.
I hope
I shall telegraph to Hongkong for further particulars and I
shall be in a position to give you full information to-morrow.
I may mention that the China Co. is
Merchants Steam Navigation
under the control of the Chinese Government and that the issue of the Debentures was
duly sanctioned by the Viceroy of the Province of Chili and also approved by the Imperial Government of
China.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Manager.
The Honourable
R.A. Mead, C.B.
Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
Downing Street.