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I must also repeat that the Chinese Government refuse to recognise as legal any measures taken by the Hong Kong Government in contravention of the Peking Convention of 1898.

I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurance of my highest consideration." Ends.

To Kwok from me dated the 20th January. Begins.

"I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your

letter No.37/133 of 18th January, 1948, and in reply to inform you that I adhere to what I stated in my letter of 16th January." Enas.

Vinas