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seems now to be setting towards England will be diverted
to America or to other European countries. It is a well-
known fact that the presence in China of large numbers of
students who have been trained in America has led to a
preference for American gooda, e.g. in the case of
machinery, (I could quote instances of this even in
Hongkong.) and it may be assumed that the same would hold
good in the case of students trained in Great Britain.
I have the honour to be, sir.
Your most obedient humble servant,
2. Stables
7.2.
Governor, &c.