CO129-285 - Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [9-10] — Page 32

}

3

29

by British subjects or persons other than Chinese, in cases where such Company desires to claim the protection of a Bri-

tish Consul in China.

I should not myself propose any such legisla- tion without instructions from the Secretary of State.

(Sd.) W.MEIGH GOODMAN.

23.8.98.