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the facts of the oase.
6. If, however, for the sake of British
interests outside Hong Kong, it should be necessary
to continue to recognise a Chinese Superintendent of
the Chinese Telegraph Office in Hong Kong, then all
possible safeguards must be set up against the abuse
of this very unusual privilege by the Superintendent
appointed. I regard his presence here as only one
degree less dangerous than would be the presence of
a Chinese Consul; to which, as you know from other
correspondence on the subject, this Government has
always refused its consent.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant.
(SIGNED) C. CLEMENTI.
Governor, etc.