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which would prove a very strong competitor to Long
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This is probably one of the projects of the party non
in power at Ganton who are advised by anti-British foreignern –
The need is great, but caution is required in dealing with the situation, and it is most important that the thing50
should not be allowed so think that the British are anxious to
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a speady settlement.
The fliineEO KTO PORarkable for their patience
powers of passive resistense which usually bring them victory
over their difficulties in the long run, and I cannot but
endeavour to persuade the British nmerchants and namefaetus A
here patience, and not to log say undue anxiety over
material loss.
There is no question that the losses of the chinese
in conmeetion with revent troubles are as heavy if not heavier
than those of the British, but the Chinese have so far met the
situation philosophieslly, and to the best of my knowledge they
have not yet made any open complaint against their Government.
for any delay in attempting the settlement of these deplorable
insidanta.
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ter in which it is mabaitted the British
Government are bandian) is that of peepeĝanda, especially
sasses in Canton and elsechers; the Momjuristie eni
ich parties have spared no effort or expense In
minds of all classes in China against the iri, tipis
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