[This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.]
AFFAIRS OF CHINA,
CONFIDENTIAL.
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No. 1.
[December 24.]
SECTION 1.
Sir J. Jordan to Sir Edward Grey.-(Received December 24.)
(No. 219.)
Peking, December 24, 1907. (Telegraphic.) P.
NANNING. Please see your telegram No. 140 of the 19th instant.
I have no further development of question to report from here since writing my despatch No. 269 of the 8th June.
I telegraphed to His Majesty's Consul-General at Canton on the 21st instant for a report, and have received the following telegram from him in reply :-
"I have the honour to report that the Taotai still maintains that the city is 'the interior.' He is supported by the Viceroy, with alleged agreement of Wai-wu Pu.
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My despatch No. 65 of the 19th December, already sent, contains fuller information. Please await its receipt."
When despatch from Consul-General reaches me I shall take further action.
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