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displacement should be spread over a series of years,

and, as such a concession would in the circumstances

be at best of doubtful advantage, My Lords are satisfied that the better policy will be to leave the

Government of China to take its own course.

Much, however, will necessarily depend on the degree of success attending the efforts of the Chinese Government to carry out the provisions of the Edict and My Lords will therefore be glad if Mr. Secretary Harcourt will cause Them to be informed from time to time of the progress of events both in the Colony and on the mainland.

I am,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

Manay

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