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of Chinese race.
I find it necessary
to warn you, however, that although
every
endeavour will be made to ensure the
negotiation of some satisfactory arrange-
ment, I consider it not improbable that
in the course of negotiations the Chinese
authorities will raise greater difficulties
in the case of British protected persons
than in the case of British subjects. It
would be of assistance to me, therefore,
if you would consider the proposals from
this aspect, and would furnish me with
your suggestions as to how the minimum
requirements of the Malay States' Govern-
ments could best be met
•
I have, etc.
(Signed) L, S. AMERY,