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which would prove a very strong competitor to Long

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This is probably one of the projects of the party non

in power at Ganton who are advised by anti-British foreignern –

The need is great, but caution is required in dealing with the situation, and it is most important that the thing50

should not be allowed so think that the British are anxious to

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a speady settlement.

The fliineEO KTO PORarkable for their patience

powers of passive resistense which usually bring them victory

over their difficulties in the long run, and I cannot but

endeavour to persuade the British nmerchants and namefaetus A

here patience, and not to log say undue anxiety over

material loss.

There is no question that the losses of the chinese

in conmeetion with revent troubles are as heavy if not heavier

than those of the British, but the Chinese have so far met the

situation philosophieslly, and to the best of my knowledge they

have not yet made any open complaint against their Government.

for any delay in attempting the settlement of these deplorable

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ter in which it is mabaitted the British

Government are bandian) is that of peepeĝanda, especially

sasses in Canton and elsechers; the Momjuristie eni

ich parties have spared no effort or expense In

minds of all classes in China against the iri, tipis

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