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NO. 68 {270/251
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aft,
BRITISH LEGATION, PEKING 654
February 3rd.
1925
with reference to my despatch Yo. 64 of the 31st
ultimo on the subject of developments in the political situa-
tion in China during the month of January, I have the honour
to transmit herewith sopy of a časpatch from the Asting Brit- No 3
ish Consul at Chinking reporting on the capture of that city
by the Fangtien forose, ammisted by their mumsien auxiliaries,
during the reaet hostilities on the lower Yangtze,
I have marvel Vy Jamieson'« motion as reported in
this despaten.
I have the honour to be,
17.
the Might Honourable
Austin Chamberlain, ".C..
with the highest respost,
Your most obedient,
humble servent,
(gd) R. MACLEAY.
eto.
etc.
etc..
FOREIGN
OFFIC N.