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forth; and it is also there explained that persons of
the former category are not entitled to British protection unless and until they have been registered at one of His
Majesty's Consulates in China.
4.
I need not add that this question will be much simplified on tre establis.ment of sume form of responsible central government in China by the conclusion of the proposed negolations; and 1 em entirely in agreement with your view that the negotiations should be conducted by your legation, rather than that delegates from the colonial governments concerned should meet & Chinese delegation in formel
it would, however, conference, as originally suggested.
definite
be necessary, for you to consult those governments by telegraph, if necesst ry, before reaching any agreement with the Chinese authorities regarding the
procedure to be adopted.
5.
Copies of this correspondence are being sent to the Colonial Office; and I shall be glad if you will keep his Majesty's consuls in Chine informed in regard to the general
position of this question.
i em, etc.,
(For the Secretary of State)
(signed) hubert montgomery,
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