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The Question of Macas Independence.

H.M. Consulate

Canton, 6th August 1878

Sor

I have the honour to enclose an

Extract

from the Newspaper which seems to shew that

the question of the independence of Macae

causing less agitation.

I have also the honour to enclose

LI

translation of the Viceroy's reply to the

- Governor of ellacxe, the original of which

has reached me indereetly.

I learn from the same indirect source

that the rent from Macas has always been

Hugh Teaser Esy?re

paed

H. M. Chargé d'Affaires

Peking

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