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DRAFT.

10. In order to be able to take an

effective part at such a Conference as

that proposed by the Advisory Committee,

it is essential that the British Delega-

tion should be fully acquainted with the

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local conditions of the Far East Colonies,

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so far as they affect the due observance

of the Convention, and with the views of

MINUTE.

Mr.

Mr.

Mr.

Sir C. Davis.

Sir G. Grindle.

Sir H. Read.

Sir J. Masterton Smith.

Mr. Ormsby-Gore.

Duke of Devonshire.

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the Governments concerned as to what

measures for the more effective observance

of Part II of the Convention, are practi-

cable in their respective territories.

I request therefore that

unless you see any objection you will

proceed to appoint a local Committee

la investigate the recons

suggested in paragraph 7

as

Lady of the

of this

despatch (without delay) and that you will

in sufficient time to reach me by

forward, i põse:

end of

at latest

May

hom the

for the information of the

British Delegation to the proposed

International Conference, the Report of

the Committee, together with a despatch

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containing