with regard to the nationality and status of persons of
Chinese extraction born abroad, it secos a warte of time
to pursue any further looally the particular nase out of
which this correspondence arose.
On the general question, uowever, I wish to
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associate myself whole-heartedly with the views expressed
by lz Brenan in his despatch to you, No.115 of 4 July last,
with regard to the attitude which the British government
7 might properly adopt towards so-called "British-Chinese”
residing and trading in China.
I have the honour to be,
sir.
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Lancelot Giles.
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