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it had been suggested to the Governor of Hongkong that

he should reconsider his decision that Sotto's case

cannot be reopened.

I am instructed by the State Department to inform

you that it has great interest in the extradition of

Sotto and that it hopes that Hongkong authorities may

be brought to sea the situation in accordance with the

view expressed by the Foreign Office in Mr.Maycock's

note.

(Signed)

I have &c.,

Walter Hines Page.