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Foreign office, November 22,

1915.

Sir:-

I am directed by Secretary Sir E. Grey to inform you

that a copy of your letter 49521 of the 13th instant,o on

the subject of the protection due in China to dritish

Subjects of Chinese origin, has been forwarded to ilis

Majesty's Minister at Peking for an expression of his

views on the questions involved.

On the receipt of Sir J. Jordan's reply a further

communication will be addressed to you.

I am,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble Servant.

Under Secretary of State

Colonial Office.

(Signed) W. LG, -