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Hong Kong Veresidentiel.
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Secret.
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20 July 1899.
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No.
Referring to my telegram of 6 instant on the appointment of Mr. Somerville to take political charge of the Shan Valley now occupied by an hostile force, and of game reserve &c. I have the honour to state that while I cannot say that I consider such an appointment absolutely necessary, I do consider it were desirable.
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