CO129-360 - Public Offices - 1909 — Page 386

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[This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.]

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AFFAIRS OF CHINA.

CONFIDENTIAL.

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December 5.E

SECTION REC 18 FEE 09

(No. 198.)

Sir J. Jordan to Sir Edward Grey.--(Received December 5.)

(Telegraphic.) P.

Peking, December 5, 1908. THE Army Board recently proposed that young Nobles and other lads showing any special aptitude should be sent to foreign countries in order to receive a naval training.

A Decree has been issued to-day approving the suggestion.

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