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Paraphrase of Peking telegram to Hong Kong dated 8.1.23.

repeated to Foreign Office No. 7.

I think we should be adopting a dangerous policy if we now assisted Chen, which would lay us open to a well-founded charge of meddling in Chinese domestic affairs, although I, like you, feel apprehension at the possibility that Sun may regain control in Kwangtung.

In my view, it would also be a mistake on our part to increase Sun Yat-Sen's hostility towards us. I consider that we should be better advised to remember that he is beholden to us for the protection of an English war-ship in July 1922, and to use that fact as a lever to try and induce him to change his present anti-British attitude. (See my despatch to Foreign Office No. 579 of 11th September).

It must be remembered that Sun Yat Sen has still considerable influence in China, and that there is a possibility of his becoming Vice-President of the Republic in the event of Tsao Kun being elected, as he quite well may. Moreover, a close liaison unquestionably exists between Sun and the military party, which is now paramount in the Peking Government.

Above refers to Hong Kong telegram of January 7th to Colonial Office.

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Paraphrase of Peking telegram to Hong Kong dated 8.1.23.repeated to Foreign Office No. 7.54I think we should be adopting a dangerous policy if we now assisted Chen, which would lay us open to a well-founded charge of meddling in Chinese domestic affairs, although I, like you, feel apprehension at the possibility that Sun may regain control in Kwangtung.In my view, it would also be a mistake on our part to increase Sun Yat-Sen's hostility towards us. I consider that we should be better advised to remember that he is beholden to us for the protection of an English war-ship in July 1922, and to use that fact as a lever to try and induce him to change his present anti-British attitude. (See my despatch to Foreign Office No. 579 of 11th September).It must be remembered that Sun Yat Sen has still considerable influence in China, and that there is a possibility of his becoming Vice-President of the Republic in the event of Tsao Kun being elected, as he quite well may. Moreover, a close liaison unquestionably exists between Sun and the military party, which is now paramount in the Peking Government.Above refers to Hong Kong telegram of January 7th to Colonial Office.

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opy.Paraphrase of Feking telegram to Hong Kong dated 8.1.23.repeated to Foreign Office No. 7.54I think we should be adopting a dangerous policy if we now assisted Chen, which would lay us open to well-founded charge of meddling in Chinese domestic affairs, although I, like you, feel apprehension at the possibility that Sun may regain control in Kwangtung.In my view it would also be a mistake on our part to increase Sun Yat-Sen's hostility towards us. I consider that we should be better advised to remember that he is beholden to us for the protection of an English war-ship in July 1922, and to use that fact as a lever to try and induce him to change his present anti-British attitude. (See my despatch to Foreign Office No. 579 of 11th September).It must be remembered that Sun Yat Sen has still considerable influence in China, and that there is a possibility of his becoming Vice-President of the Republic in the event of Tsao Kun being elected, as he quite well may, Moreover, a close liaison unquestionably exists between Sun and the military party, which is now paramount in the Peking Government.Above refers to Hong Kong telegram of January 7th to Colonial Office.

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Paraphrase of Feking telegram to Hong Kong

dated 8.1.23.

repeated to Foreign Office No. 7.

I think we should be adopting a dangerous policy if we

now assisted Chen, which would lay us open to well-founded

charge of meddling in Chinese domestic affairs,

although I, like you, feel apprehension at the possibility that Sun may

regain control in Kwangtung.

In my view it would also be a mistake on our part to

increase Sun Yat-Sen's hostility towards us. I consider

that we should be better advised to remember that he is

beholden to us for the protection of an English war-ship in

July 1922, and to use that fact as a lever to try and

induce him to change his present anti-British attitude.

(See my despatch to Foreign Office No. 579 of 11th September).

It must be remembered that Sun Yat Sen has still

considerable influence in China, and that there is a

possibility of his becoming Vice-President of the Republic in

the event of Tsao Kun being elected, as he quite well may,

Moreover, a close liaison unquestionably exists between Sun and

the military party, which is now paramount in the Peking

Government.

Above refers to Hong Kong telegram of January 7th to

Colonial Office.

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