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of the Imperial Maritime Customs,
I am anxious that certain stations near Hongkong should be allowed to continue in until October, by which time new Stations are expected to have been built elsewhere and the local Service reorganized.
I am,
Your obedient
humble servant,
F. H. Villiers.
It would be desirable to meet the wishes of the Chinese Authorities in the matter, more especially as it would appear from Mr. Brenan's telegrams that no further objection will be raised to the removal of the Chinese Customs from Houghong and from the leased territory.
Jean a11 to state that it would be desirable to Lord Salisbury.
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