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"rear "—having been absorbed into the 23rd division of regulars. Erigandage is said to be rampant in the region, but the fear of Russian or Japanese assistance (or interference) has led the local authorities of late to take more energetic steps for its suppression here than in some other parts of Manchuria.
4. Last September, when I was at Vladivostock, signs of Russian activity in the matter of strengthening the place were evident. The garrison had been increased, and the military colonisation of the Primorsk was proceeding methodically.
5. The impression left on my mind was the unreality of any real Russo-Japanese rapprochement. It is evident that distrust and jealousy of each other are the predominant sentiments, however much the exigencies of policy and diplomacy may demand the concealment of them.
June 3, 1911.
M. E. WILLOUGHBY,
[This Document is the Property of His Dribantu (josla's forecument]
AFFAIRS OF CHINA.
CONFIDENTIAL.
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No. 1.
Sir J. Jordan to Sir Edward Grey.~(Received July 3.)
Peking, June 19, 1911. WITH reference to my telegram No. 147 of the 16th instant, I have the honour to transmit herewith translation from the "Peking Gazette" of the Imperial edict of that date granting Sir Robert Hart, Inspector-General of the Customs, one year's extension of leave, and continuing Mr. Aglen's appointment as Acting Inspector- General.
I have, &c.
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Enclosure in No. 1.
J. N. JORDAN.
(Translation.)
Extract from the "Peking Gazette" of June 16, 1911.
EDICT OF JUNE 16.
WITH reference to the Revenue Council's memorial to the effect that Sir Robert Hart, the Inspector-General of Customs, has asked for an extension of leave as he has not yet recovered from his illness, and has requested that Mr. Aglen be appointed Acting Inspector-General of Customs;
We hereby grant Sir Robert Hart an extension of leave for one year. For the rest, let it be as requested.
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