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proceedings, but he thinks Mr. Chamberlain will agree

that there is no objection to the terms of reference

being enlarged, so as to provide that the value of the

land at Nog Tau Kok should be assessed, as suggested in

paragraph 6 of the War Office letter to the General

Officer Commanding dated 4th July 1902. The information

thus gained would facilitate a decision on the conclusion

of the arbitration.

4.

Had time permitted the question would have

been referred for the consideration of Mr. Chamberlain

before communicating with the Military Authorities at

the station.

But

I am,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant.

Electronduckie