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CHINA.
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Sir M. Lampson, (Nanking),
22nd April, 1931.
D.
23rd April, 1931.
R.
9.30 a.m.
24th April, 1931.
No.118. (R).
151
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My telegram No.105, paragraphs 9 and 10.
Following is draft acceptable to Minister for Foreign
Affairs.
Begins.
"Agreed minute of an interview between the Minister
for Foreign Affairs and His Britannic Majesty's Minister
with reference to the treaty for the abolition of
British extra-territorial rights in China,
Referring to the declaration attached to the treaty
to the effect that Chinese Courts will ensure to the
persons and property of British subjects due protection
in accordance with international law and the general
practice of nations, Doctor Wang assured Sir M. Lampson
that it was to be understood that the said Chinese Courts
assuming jurisdiction over British subjects would be
strictly immune from all external interference by any
non-judicial authority.
Referring to arrangements provided in treaty for
employment by Chinese Government of foreign legal
counsellors, Doctor Wang assured Sir M. Lampson that
at least said legal counsellors would be of British
nationality.
Sir M.