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extent to which Agreement has been obtained and the points on
which we now desire the acquiescence of China. I believe that
the Viceroy himself intends to write urging the Peking Govern-
I may ment to accede to our proposals without further delay.
perhaps be permitted to observe that in my personal judgment
the time has arrived to insist with emphasis upon the early
completion of the matter and that continued arguments and con-
tinued concessions, are neither likely to advance our interests
nor to imbue the Chinese with any respect for the dignity of
our nation.
I have eta.
(Signed)
F.D. Lugard,
Governor,ato.