CO129-372 - Public Offices - 1910 — Page 311

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FOREIGN OFFICE JU 10,

July 6th, 1910.

Sir:-

With reference to your letter of the 19th of

November 1909, I am directed by Secretary Sir Edward

Grey to inform you that the reply of the Government

of India on the subject of the American proposal to

convene a Conference at The Hague for the purpose of

discussing the question of opium suppression in China

has now been received.

I am to suggest that the informal inter-

departmental committec suggested by you might now be

held with as little delay as possible and I am to en-

quire whether Tuesday next, July the 12th at 3 p.m.

would be a convenient date for a Representative of

your Department to attend at this Office.

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e Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office.

I am,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,

Fa Campbel

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