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In vi w of the present difficulty of communication
in China except by telegraph and the fact the t is is merely
a report of my action taken on your telegram under reference,
the min gaɛstion having been settled by telegraphic corres-
Bondence, I am copying this despetoh only to the British
Embassy offices in Shanghai,
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your moet bedient, meble,
Servant,
(SGO, G. G. PELHAM.
H. H. Trade Commissioner and Commercial Secretary.