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ty of Portugal over Kaoao was negotiated by Dir R. Hart who

obtained important fiscal concessions in return for the recog-

this

nition.

But the Chinese have never forgiven him for making

a bargain which alienated their sovereign rights and hve done

their utmost to limit the exercise of those rights by Portugal.

This is the motive which setuates them in refusing arbitration

and in their unreasonable attitude towards the Macao question

generally.

I have the honour to be,

with the highest respect,

My Lord,

Your Lordsħip's most obedient,

humble servant,

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