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Presumably British suggestions are based on recommendations of British Commissioner identical

with those of Mr. Strawn.

Associated Press communiqué concludes by pointing cut that, if different Governments of China are allowed now to levy Customs surtax, Canton Government which controls important treaty ports would benefit largely, and adds that all Governments interested in China are seeking means to placate anti-foreign sentiment there, and as Great Britain has been the greatest sufferer publication of memorandum in London is regarded in some quarters as an effort to neutralise if possible economic aspect of anti- British propaganda in China,

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