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Minister should take occasion (without at the present
moment referring specifically to this Working Agreement,
and thereby making it appear that we are asking any favours
in regard to it) to remind the Chinese Government that the
"extraordinary act of friendship" which stands to the
credit of this Colony has not met with due reciprocity. I
attach notes of a conversation with Mr. Mayers, the new
representative of the British and Chinese Corporation.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Mangarch
Governor,&C..