advantages in keeping these two
subjects separate and that it
might in fact be definitely
disadvantageous to link them
together.
If this were done,
the Chinese Govt. might claim
that any special arrangements
concluded in connection with
the Anglo-Chinese should terminate
with extra territoriality,
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whereas
this probably will continue as
long as there are persons of
Chinese race enjoying British
nationality or the status of
British-protected person.
3.
If the Marquess of
Reading agrees Mr.Thomas would,
propose to explain accordingly to
Dir Cecil Clementi.
I am,
etc.
(sd) f.a. Calder
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