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I inferred from some conversation with Mr. H.E. the Governor the day before that he wishes
as much as
promised to
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hold out the olive branch to the Chinese people,
But
from this period on the Lucas's draft seemed
to me to be controversial, besides being not quite
accurate in its comprehensive details. I therefore suggest
an alternative public drafting
Secretary Mr. Pitfield did
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