This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government
CHINA TRADE.
CONFIDENTIAL.
No. 1.
[April 16.]
SECTION 1.
84
(No. 97.)
Sir,
The Marquess of Lansdowne to Mr. Townley.
Foreign Office, April 16, 1903.
I HAVE received your despatch No. 64 of the 21st February last, reporting the representations made by you to the Chinese Government concerning the illegal interference of li-kin officials in Yünnan with goods sent into the interior under transit pass.
I have to express to you my approval of the terms of the note which you addressed to the Board of Foreign Affairs on the subject.
[1934 9-1]
I am, &c.
(Signed) LANSDOWNE.