CO129-312 - Acting Governor Major Gen Sir Gascoigne Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [7-9] — Page 261

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selected and the date of his departure from England.

I may add that if a candidate cannot be obtained from England the Chinese Authorities will apply to some other Foreign Power, and it is with a view to avoid this that I make the suggestion of trying to meet their wishes.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

M.J. Gascoigne

Major-General,

Administering the Government.

PayD

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259 selected and the date of his departure from England. 6. I may add that if a candidate cannot be obtained from England the Chinese Authorities will apply to some other Foreign Power, and it is with a view to avoid this that I make the suggestion of trying to meet their wishes. I have the honour to be, sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, M.J. Gascoigne Major-General, Administering the Government. PayD

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selected and the date of his departure from England.

I may add that if a candidate cannot be

obtained from England the Chinese Authorities will apply to

some other Foreign Power, and it is with a view to avoid this

that I make the suggestion of trying to meet their wishes.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

M.J. Gascoigne

Major-General,

Administering the Government.

PayD

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