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Government House.

Hong-Kong, 19th July (1898.3

sir,

I have the honour to forward for transmission

to the Marquess of Salisbury copy of a letter of current date

from the Hong-Kong General Chamber of Commerce, dealing with

certain portions of the recent Convention dated 9th, June last between Great Britain and China and published in the

# "Times"

mclosure 19th July 1898. to duplicate.

Orde in Conncil. See also 18334.

yes. draft for

copy go

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atonce

of 10th, June.

Owing to the hour at which the letter was re- ceived, I am unable to do more than forward it and reserve my comments for the Mail which leaves on the 23rd, instant.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble Servant,

Black

Major-General,

Administering the Government.

The Right Honourable

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN,M.P.

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dr 8 12 1951

800.