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Chinese

between those born in

stigen

British Territory

and those who have

merely

received - letters of naturaliza

alcon

is one

And

of the colonies. If this were done

Gprotection. were withdrawn from

the Chinese who claim it solely

on

the

ground of naturalization in the Straits

settlements, or elsewhere, I think that.

such a measure

might

serve, al allevents,

to diminish the numbers of a class that does

not appear to be purbly

entitled to a higher.

degree of favour and protection than would be

accorded to ralialized subjects of any other

orgen.

I have de

(signed) Augh Fraser

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