CO129-384 - Public Offices - 1911 — Page 306

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They were however prevented from doing so by the

obstructive attitude of the Chinese Government who

maintain that the work in question would be an

infringement of the status quo.

I should be glad if you would give such assist-

unice as you my consider desirable to the Portuguese

Chargé d'Affaires at Peking in this matter.

You will observe from the correspondence enclosed

herewith that I have suggested that this question

might well be considered in connexion with the

Chinese complaints of gambling at Macao.

I am, with great truth and regard,

sir.

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,

(Signed) W. Langley,