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be controlled by events in northern China. Sir

Shou-son Chow, who is on a short business višit

to Shanghai, telegraphed to me on the 24th April as follows:- "Both Wu Pei-fu and Chang Tso-lin appear determined to continue the campaign against the Reds and are already making plans for an attack on Canton through Kiang-si and Fu-kien. The success of this attack depends largely on the attitude of Sun Ch'uan-fang, which again depends on the willing- ness of Wu Pei-fu and Chang Tso-lin to admit him as a partner on friendly terms. Their relations are improving and the prospects of relief through an anti-Red movement appear more favourable than previously; and under these circumstances any financial assistance to present Canton Government might have an unfortunate effect". In transmitting this telegram to me Mr. S.Barton, the Consul-General at Shanghai, added that his information was in general agreement with that of Sir Shou-son Chow, with whose views as above expressed he concurred. It remains to be seen what will be the result of the visit paid by Mr. Sun Fo to Shanghai. He has not yet returned to Canton. Meanwhile everything now points to the desirability of delaying any further definite step in our negotiations with Canton until the middle of May.

honour to be,

I have

Sir

Your most obedient humble servant,

لانا کہا۔

C. CLEMENTI

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