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Hongkong, 5 April
From Wingfield to Lord Selborne.
[Telegram] Number 8442
OF FO.BING, Hongkong, cyfland 441
send recorded 5.606m JN E A. F
Your telegrams 9 of 3rd and 4th April have generally appeared, 62276. lipo
but do not repeat visit to Canton without instructions unless matter is urgent.
Use your discretion as to date of taking but telegraph when date is finally fixed.
In order that result may be published, you will no doubt take all possible steps to allay Chinese suspicion and prejudice.
With reference to your ...
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