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BRITISH EMBASSY,
WASHINGTON.
632
G. O.
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Race Mer 29 DEC 06
December 11th, 1905.
My Lord:-
With reference to Your Lordship's despatch
No.247 of October 16th, transmitting certain corres-
pondence regarding the repatriation of distressed
United States Citizens from Hong Kong, I have the
honour to state that I addressed an enquiry to the
Secretary of State, asking whether it would be possi-
ble to take any steps in the matter on the lines sug-
gested by the Governor of the Colony.
I now have the honour to transmit herewith
a copy of the reply which I have received from Mr.
Root showing that the Government of the United States
are unwilling to take any action.
(Signed)
I have &c.,
H. M. Durand.
The Marquess of Lansdowne, K.G.,
&C., &c., &c.