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conversations would be continued at an early date, Reason given was that council had considered above statement and wished to avoid any impression of breakdown. Chen, on his part, undertook to give no statement to the press,

I accordingly explained to correspondents in confidence reason why I could make no statement and said that I hoped emphasis on cordiality was a good sign and asked them to respect Chen's wishes in the matter. I suggest same line should be taken with the press at home.

Addregsed to Foreign Office No. 25, repeated to Peking, Shanghal, Tokyo and Hongkong for Canton.

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