CO129-301 - Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [9-12] — Page 78

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was referred to Peking for final communication

to the Chinese Authorities on the 3rd of April last,

but no reply has as yet been received, delay being

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doubtless due to recent events at the Capital. I

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have no reason to doubt, however, in view of previous

assertions, but that its provisions will prove

acceptable to the Chinese Government.

I have the honour to be

Sir

Your most obedient

humble servant

Henry, Awake

Governor, &0.