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of the importance attached by His Majesty's Government to

the early construction of the Railway, appear to be doing

everything possible to bring pressure to bear upon him.

In the present state of public feeling in China in

regard to Railway and Mining Concessions to foreigners,

which it may be hoped is only transitory, Sir E. Grey feels

that it is necessary to exercise patience while resisting

any encroachment upon the duly acquired rights of British

concessionaires.

I am to add that the substance of Sir E. Satow's tele-

gham of the 7th instant has been communicated to the

British and Chinese Corporation.

I am,

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Sir

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,

Falgembbell