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i.e. between Hong Kong and Mr. Ch'en's Peking masters.

On the other hand Mr. Ch'ên admits that he dare not go to

Canton and, if I allow him to take charge of the office,

I jeopardize the rapprochement between Hong Kong and our neighbours in Kuang-tung, which has been, and is being,

fostered with such infinite pains.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

Governor, &c.

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