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much more serious questions involved in the Revision of the Treaty

H . I . H . did not make any very definite reply; but another member of the Yaniew - said they had the matter in hand, & were endeavouring to bring it to a conclusion. Whether that. mean that they have some intention

of coming

to

may

arrangement atonces

But I think that they

or not, I cannot

it is more

say. probable, seeing

the

have not to deal with the British. Legation alone, but with the French also, in this affair, that they will only take it up after Mr Wade returns,

more than once Jamên having expressed their desire to do so. Ini Wade, they said, who had not only negotiated with them as to the original terms, but insisted, with great earnestness

upon

the Clauses now.

It was

some of

of pater to - repatriation & five years terms.

among

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among

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others. He it was, principally,

every

they allege, who, before my arrival Constrained them, as it wère, to give in their adhesion; & it was in -respect desirable, therefore, that he should be the person with whom any farther discussion or negotiation should take place, since these would be for the purpose of undoing his own

work.

Whether this be so, or not,

I shoup

concluding

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my

be sorry to be thought anxious to disclaim any portion of the responsibly attaching to any action in con the Convention, which I took own judgment, more especially, perhaps, as regards the articles stipulating for five years as maximum term of service. right of repatriation at the end. am quite satisfied, if the Emogato gration of Coolies from China under contract to all Countries alike, - quiona, Havana,

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