CO129-290 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [1-4] — Page 787

Great Extent
Tenure
of 99 years with the
probability of
reversion
to China. But I see
The overwhelming political reasons for abstaining at present from such a

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demand
I submit that
The Viceroy is primarily
responsible for all that has taken place and that an indemnity for the Expenditure necessitated by his
action,
inaction complete
be demanded. I believe that he was twice requested permission to retire,
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which was refused. A
accord for his recall
to be an
Evidence
That The Country expects good faith to be kept, Especially where such pains were taken to avoid the slightest breach
international
Courtesy and usage.
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I foresee probable Troubles in the future from
The border, that many
be prevented by insisting on
reparation for
an evitable
breach of
faith. I hope that the Exact and future Keepers
will take care to watch The border,
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