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to make as

firm and at the

same time as

as was.

conciliatory possible under the

circumstances.

7.

seen

The result will be

from the subsequent correspondence to be that the Viceroy has conceded the point demanded, thus - closing a very unpleasant

incident in a manner, which I understand to be quite unprecedented at least within the last 25

years

years.

8.

In case that the

language which I thought

it

to

use should

my duty be considered open to objection as committing

Majesty » Government to unduly serious view the matter, I respectfully

submit that

and more.

if

Her

of

an

this second,

flagrant case, of violation of our territory had : been permitted to pass without quick and substantial

redress