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proof of nationality, it is a rule renewed, but,

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seeing

that many of those whose names appear on the accompanying

list have been registered for years past, it is impossible

in their case to say on what basis they were originally

placed on the register. It has not been the practice to

issue certificates to "protected" persons as no protection

could, or would, be afforded them in China.

As to the information called for in the last paragraph

of the despatch under acknowledgment, I have the honour

to state that every claim for protection is investigated

on its individuel merits and, should any irregularity be

discovered in the papers or actions of the claimant it is

sumarily rejected.

arrested or imprisoned and claims British nationality his

release, pending investigation, is invariably demanded.

In the rejection of claims I have found one argument of

great efficacy in determining the bona fides of the appli-

cant for protection. It is explained to him that no Bir-

tish subject cen under Treaty be possessed of real estate

outside the limits of a Treaty port, and that if he be the

owner of such he must at once dispose of the same, in

order to do away with all suspicion of wishing to enjoy

the privileges of dual nationality, In ninety-nine out

Where an individual, however, is

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