kong, and Mr. Amery feels that the best
course will be to take advantage of
Sir E. Stubbs presence in this country
towards the end of the year in order
that the difficulties of the present
position may be given full consideration
before the negotiations between the
Eastern Extension Telegraph Company
and the Chinese Government have
assumed any final stage.
I am,
etc.
(Cigned) Q, GRINDLE.
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