CO129-331 - Public Offices - 1905 — Page 546

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British and Chinese Corporation.

Lord Lansdowne concurs, therefore, in the pro-

posal of the Secretary of State for the Colonies to

take no action in the matter pending further infor-

mation as to the results of Sir E. Satow's represen-

tations to the Chinese Government on the subject of

the concession.

I am to inclose a copy of a telegram which has

been addressed to Sir E. Satow on the subject.

The enclosures in your letter under reply will

shortly be returned.

I am,

sir,

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,

ThCampbell

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