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the Viceroy and the pending convention is for contrect labour, whereas the present request is for free passenger or 'a sisted emigrants". I should, however, be glad of your view that no trouble would be likely to arise with
the Self Government Society etc., if they were shipped
from here. While most anxious to meet the wishes of the
Germen Consul, I should not be justified in running; ony
sarior risk of a boycott,, or of friction with the Chinese
or Provincial Government.
(Sgd.) F.D.L.
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