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The Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
(Received Colonial Office, 12.10 p.m. 21st September, 1909
My telegram of 16th September Loss in connection with Shanghai $27,200 (?) Municipal Council will
not contribute.
LUGARD.
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