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operated to prevent his taking violent action.
I trust that this letter has made my position
clear to Your Grace and that you will understand that I
have no desire to interfere in Chinese politics or to take
sides in their factional disputes. My only aim has been to advance the interests of this Colony and of the British
trade of which it is the centre.
I have etc.,
(3D) R.E.STUEBS
To His Grace
The Duke of Devonshire,
KG.
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