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CONFIDENTIAL.
Sir,
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GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
HONGKONG. 23rd. August, 1916.
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With reference to the telegraphic corresponů-
-ence noted in the margin, I have the honour to transmit for
From Secretary of State
To
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20th June, 1916.)
$780
29th June 1916)
3rd July 19167)
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'your information the accompany-,
-ing copy of a letter, address-
-ed by me to His Britannic
Majesty's Minister at Peking, which with its enclosures explains the progress made in the negotiations for arriving at an agree- -ment with the Chinese Government in the matter of the Customs Convention.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Annag
Governor,&c..
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THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
ANDREW BONAR LAW, M.P.,
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