NO SECRET.
RECEIVED
23 MAR 1932
COL, OFFICE
13
37
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONGKONG. 17th February, 1932.
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Sir,
I have the honour to acknowledge the
receipt of your secret despatch of the 7th January,
1932, regarding the proposed Customs Agreement
with China and to inform you that I agree to the
omission of the reference to coast trade duty from
Article XVI (e).
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Line
Governor, &c.
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
SIR P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER, G.B.E., M.C., M.P.,
&C.,
&C.,
&c.