CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8] — Page 553

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CONFIDENTIAL.

Sir,

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REG 2 OCT 16

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

HONGKONG. 23rd. August, 1916.

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With reference to the telegraphic corresponů-

-ence noted in the margin, I have the honour to transmit for

From Secretary of State

To

From

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do. do.

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20th June, 1916.)

$780

29th June 1916)

3rd July 19167)

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'your information the accompany-,

-ing copy of a letter, address-

-ed by me to His Britannic

Majesty's Minister at Peking, which with its enclosures explains the progress made in the negotiations for arriving at an agree- -ment with the Chinese Government in the matter of the Customs Convention.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Annag

Governor,&c..

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THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

ANDREW BONAR LAW, M.P.,

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