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therefore be resorted to arbitration as a final one "aval and Military preparations. TE SAPhA Alan pronaj & the Chinese Government to come to terms if they were informed that the cost of the British patrol would be claimed from the Chinese Government as was proposed by the Minister in his interview with the Taotai on 10th February as already done.
I have the honour to be,
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Your Excellency's most obedient Servant,
F. D. Lugard.