This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.
AFFAIRS OF CHINA.
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[May 8.] 6 JUN OR
SECTION 1.
CONFIDENTIAL.
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(No. 78.)
No. 1.
Sir Edward Grey to Sir J. Jordan.
(Telegraphic.) P.
Foreign Office, May 8, 1908.
TELEGRAPHS in South Manchuria. Please refer to Mr. Babington Smith's telegram of 7th May, a repetition of which has already been sent to you,
"That China should accept terms offered by Japan seems very desirable for all concerned. Pray take what steps you can to effect this if you agree.
His Majesty's Ambassador at Tokio has been informed.
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