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ty of Portugal over Kaoao was negotiated by Dir R. Hart who
obtained important fiscal concessions in return for the recog-
this
nition.
But the Chinese have never forgiven him for making
a bargain which alienated their sovereign rights and hve done
their utmost to limit the exercise of those rights by Portugal.
This is the motive which setuates them in refusing arbitration
and in their unreasonable attitude towards the Macao question
generally.
I have the honour to be,
with the highest respect,
My Lord,
Your Lordsħip's most obedient,
humble servant,
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