report on the past record of the
proposed consul, if and when nominated,
and that enquiries should also be
made in Lalaya; and that if the record
were unsatisfactory the Chinese
Government should be informed that the
proposed consul was not persona grata and
would not be accepted.
6. Leanwhile you will no doubt
consider whether any further reply
to the Hulers is necessary and, if it
is, explain that the policy of His
Majesty's Government precludes the
adoption of their suggestions but
that His Majesty's Goverment are
satisfied that their present policy
is in the best interests of the umpire
and of Lalaya as a part of it, and
that at the same time they fully
appreciate the difficulties of the
Rulers and will resist to the
utmost any improper interference by
the
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