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Mr. Lucas

(Minutes.)

A most able suis of remarks on the prospects of West Rivci and Yümmen trade. Mr. Litton doubts if any trade of infortance will 'n diverted from Central Gunman to the West Rivi in consequence of the opening of Naming. and holds that Kwang si fie. West Rivi) track will be most likel in developed by the memory of the population (which was follar" if the

can be

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fublic peace.

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mines and the en

developement special products.

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to

the trade of which.

to the excellence of

is steadily Developing, our

is open to attack

the local officials) weiter. The French clearly

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the country with rail

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