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Treaties of 1903. It would seem to my Government that
a full and frank discussion of the proposed measures
by the Representatives of the Chinese Government and
the Treaty Powers, would be best calculated to attain
the desired end. Both the French and Russian Govern-
ments are disposed to regard favourably the principle
involved. The acceptance of the Chinese proposed by
the Powers which have already upproved the suggested
changes in Customs administration, would seem the
natural and eppropriate manner in which to inaugurate
the contemplated discussion, a successful termination
of which, should so greatly improve the present condi-
tions.
My Government therefore ventures to express the
hope, that His Majesty's Goverment may find it pos-
sible to designate an official for this purpose,
and
by such action, encourage acquiescence in the proposal
of China, by the other Powers concerned.
I have &c.,
(Signed)
J. R. Carter.