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British Legation,

Peking.

February 13th, 1923.

My Lord,

With reference to my despatch No.50 of the

24th ultimo I have the honour to transmit herewith

copy of a further despatch from His Majesty's Consul-

General at Shanghai regarding the alleged desire of

Doctor Sun Yat-sen to improve his relations with the

British Authorities.

In view of the last paragraph of Mr. Barton's

despatch I am taking no further action in the matter

pending Sir Ronald Macleay's arrival beyond sending

copies of this correspondence to His Excellency the

Governor of Hongkong and His Majesty's Consul-General

at Canton.

I have, etc.

(sa) R.H. CLIVE.

The

Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, K.G.,G.C.3.I.,G.C.I.E..

etc., etc., etc.,

POREIGN OFFICE.