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3.
merely to the statement of fact made in
the first part of that paragraph.
In
the event of China again raising the
question of the Customs Agreement the attitude indicated in the first paragraph of the note under reference will require
careful consideration.
References to previous correspondence
on the questions raised have been inserted in the
margin.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient
humble servant,
(sd.) W. Peel.
Governor, &c.