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The Chinese really seemed to want to reach a settlement
before the end of the year.
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In reply to Sir M. Lampson's enquiry, Messrs. Procter
and Bahnson said that while they were working together, the
American Cable Company was keeping in close touch with them
in its negotiations. The Japanese, on the other hand, (whose
only interest was in the Nagasaki cable) were waiting on
events, probably with a view to claiming the same terms
which the Cable Companies might secure.
E. T.