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correspondence between the Colonial authorities in Hongkong

and the Chinese authorities in Canton should in the future,

as in the past, be conducted through His Majesty's Consul Gen-

eral and that the latter or his delegate should be present at

all negotiations which take place between the two Goverments.

It is a source of sincere regret to me that there

should be any official difference between myself and Sir

Frederick Lugard with whom I have always had the most friendly

relations and from whom I have received much kindness.

I have the honour to be, with the highest respect,

sir.

Your most obedient, humble servant,

(siqued) Jon.

Jordan