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this Colony, and as it has nevertheless been decided to accede to the wishes of the Chinese Government I assume that what are
deemed Imperial interests have in this matter
ridden Colonial interests.
over.
Under these circumstances I refrain from adding my adverse opinion of the - advisability of the appointment to the protects which have
already
reached
ched Your Your Lordship
Lordship,
and can
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only declare
myself ready to carry out Your Lordship's instructions
in the matter.
4.
There are several.
points upon which I should
be glad to have Your Lordship's directions, viz. (1.) what are to be the duties and powers of the Consul ? (2) How will the position of the Registrar General be affected? Are the Chinese still to be taught to look
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