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Sir H. Knatchbull lugessen (Nanking).
26th July, 1957.
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(By Wireless)
26th July, 1937.
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9.00 .m.
26th July, 1937.
No. 251.
Your telegram ilo. 147.
I have no special objection beyond a feelin
present moment is somewhat inopportune.
that
I should prefer
to wait a fortnight or so in hope that North China crisis will clear up, otherwise we may be accused of taking ad- vangate of China's troubles (see also in this connexion my telegram No. 244).
[group undec:] but I have no wish to press my view
unduly.
If it is decided to go ahead may I be informed as some answer to vice Minister for Foreign Affairs will be required (see my telegram No. 130).
Addressed to Foreign Office, repeated to Peking.