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December 4th, 1916.

REGY 6 DEC 16

Sir:-

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I have received information to the effect that members of the Basel Mission are actively engaged in spreading German propaganda in China to the detriment

of British and Japanese interests, and that it is probable that the Japanese Government possess

information on the subject.

Your Excellency should, if you see no objection,

approach the Japanese Government with a view to

obtaining this information.

I am, with great truth and respect,

Sir,

Your Excellency's most obedient,

humble Servant,

His Excellency

The Right Honourable,

Sir C. Greene, G.C.M.d., K.C.B.,

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