(This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government)
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RECEIVED
AFFAIRS OF CHINA.
CONFIDENTIAL.
[19775]
No. 1.
(June 19, 08)
SECTION 5.
(No. 188.) Sir,
Mr. Bryce to Sir Edward Grey. ~(Received June 9.)
Washington, May 28, 1908.
WITH reference to my despatch No. 149 of the 30th June, 1907, I have the honour to transmit herewith copies of a joint Resolution passed by Congress and approved by the President reducing the indemnity to be paid by China from 24,440,778 dol. 81 c. to 13,055,492.69°c.* The Resolution has been before Congress throughout the Session, and its passage has been made the occasion of much self-congratulatory rhetoric.
I have, &c.
(Signed) JAMES BRYCE.
[1819 i-5]
* Not printed.