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that

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unless to point out to you

maessary precautions are taken by the Viesray of the Two - Kwang for the

supervision of vessels frequenting the Ports and Waters under his jurisdiction, it with not be possible for this Government to not clone and unsupportext._

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ow is His

Ancions, therefo Excellency to of ive immedicite effect to the instruations of the Secretary of State relative to the suppression of Stink Tots, it is obviously impossible

to take any

action save at immer

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disadvantage to the interests of this._

Part, unless equally effective

measured

are simultaneously adopted by the

Chinese Authorities...

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to inform

accordingly to request your

Ime what additional measures,

if any, are proposed to be adapted by He is Exathnay the Vicerny as well for the suppression of Pirasy generally.

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for the discontinuance of a prostice

(the carrying of Stink Pots) which affords prima facie evidence of the intention of

the parties using them to resort to unlawful purpases should opportunity

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(Signed) J. Gardiner Austin, Colonial Secretary. (Grus Capy)

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Colonial, Secretary