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Kwang provinces.
In particular, thone Chinese
who claim the right to operate ships in inland
wators under the British flag will be required to
obtain donationalization certificates from the
Canton Government, but a reasonable time will have
to be given for the fulfilment of this requiremont,
before active measures for ita enforcement are
undertaken.
5. I understand that the foregoing is in
accordance with your wishes, and that it also meots
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 untue optimism would be misplaced, the
removal of one serious source of friction may
Donaibly be achieved.
I have the honour to bo,
sir.
Your mont obedient,
humble servant,
(Sd) J. F. Brenan.
Acting Consul-General.