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obtain denationalisation certificates from the
Canton Government, but a reasonable time will have
to be given for the fulfilment of this requirement,
before active measures for its enforcement are
undertaken.
5. I understand that the foregoing is in
accordance with your wishes, and that it also meets
with the concurrence of the Governor of Hongkong,
with whom I discussed the question during a recent
visit to the Colony. If only the Chinese will
carry out their part of the arrangement with a
modicum of efficiency and good faith, regarding
which any undue optimism would be misplaced, the
removal of one serious source of friction may
possibly be achieved.
I have etc..
(sd.) J.F.BRENAN.
Acting Consul-General.