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approaching the German Government on the subject and
said they would esteem it a favour if I would let the
Japanese Minister know of the adhesion of the French
Government and the progress that had been made towards
a solution of the question on the lines laid down by
His Majesty's Government.
This I agreed to do, and to-day I explained to my
Japanese colleague the present state of the case.
Mr. Hayashi said he would communicate with his Govern-
ment and ascertain what action they proposed to take.
I have &c.,
(Signed)
J. N. Jordan.
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