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Customs, it is probably a party indirectly to
a good deal of the smuggling that is taking place.
6. There is little doubt that Canton is
intensely suspicious of Nanking, and especially
of Chiang Kai Shek personally, and that, but for
the common ground to be maintained against Japan,
it is most probable that another split would take
place between Canton and Nanking. In these
circumstances I fear that there is little chance
of the Customs Agreement being signed in the near
future; but I will inform you at once if any
further developments take place.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
ل بنا
Governor, &C.
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