CO129-362 - Public Offices - 1909 — Page 49

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REG 26 JUL 09

AFFAIRS OF CHINA.

CONFIDENTIAL.

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No. 1.

[June 24.]

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SECTION 1.

Question asked in the House of Commons, June 24, 1909.

Mr. William Redmond,-To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has any information as to the appointment of a successor to Sir Robert Hart in China, or whether it is the intention of Sir Robert Hart to continue in the office.

Answer.

I understand that Sir Robert Hart has applied to the Chinese Government for a year's extension of leave, and for the present, therefore, I have no information to give as regards the appointment of a successor to his post.

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