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Beveral districts and applicants for licences to prospect 778
would be allowed to work one district at a time
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Mr Bernard of course replied that such terms dia
not appeal to him, nor were they likely to appeal to others. To this Mr.Wu retorted in a superior manner that both
Americans and Japanese were prepared to consider them.
inclined to doubt the accuracy of this statement."
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Native owners already working coal deposits are to
be expropriated, if nationalization comes into force.
Mr. Bernard returned to Hongkong the same day and
should negotiations continue I will keep you duly informed.
I have etc.,
(Signed) JW .JAMIESON.
Consul-General.
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