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of the importance attached by His Majesty's Government to
the early construction of the Railway, appear to be doing
everything possible to bring pressure to bear upon him.
In the present state of public feeling in China in
regard to Railway and Mining Concessions to foreigners,
which it may be hoped is only transitory, Sir E. Grey feels
that it is necessary to exercise patience while resisting
any encroachment upon the duly acquired rights of British
concessionaires.
I am to add that the substance of Sir E. Satow's tele-
gram of the 7th instant has been communicated to the
British and Chinese Corporation.
I am,
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Sir
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
Falgenbell