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from Sir P.Lugard proposing a reciprocal guarantee
on the part of the Chinese authorities and the Hong-kong Government not to issue any further subsidiary coin until the coins already in circulation reach par.
This suggestion I have communicated to the Waiwupu in a Note, copy of which is enclosed, wherein the views of the Hongkong Government are fully expressed.
I have the honour to be,
with the highest respect,
sir,
your most obedient, humble servant,
Sd/
J.N.Jordan.
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