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I have no reason to think that the Chinese
Government feel that the undertaking that the ordinance
would be administered with tact and sympathy is being
foregone.
15. I may add that the principal doubt which I
have regarding its present operation is whether it is
to any useful extent succeeding in its prime object
viz. to prevent the entry of undesirables: but on this
subject I will report to Your Lordship at some later
date.
16. A copy of this despatch is being sent to
His Majesty's Embassy, Chungking.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,
1.ad. Norther
Governor.
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