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from time to time asked for my views on the subject
I have replied in the sense of my remarks above and
have added that until His Majesty's Government adopt
a view as to the British Concessions in China differ-
ent from that hitherto held, there is, in my opinion,
little hope that any steps will be taken to bring
about the expulsion of the Germans from the British
Concession on Shameen.
I am informed that a copy of the enclosed peti-
tion has been forwarded to the China Association at
Hongkong.
I have &c.
(Signed) Cecil Kirke.
Acting Consul-General.
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