CO129-499-5 Canton situation- governor's despatches 11-3-1927 - 11-3-1927 — Page 9

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In conclusion I have to add that Canton

has taken not the slightest note of my protest against the official propagation of the lie regarding a British loan of £5,000,000 to the North (see my despatch of 4th

no35 February first paragraph). On the contrary, references

to this alleged loan continue to appear in the vernacular press and the story is clearly a standard weapon

manufactured by the propaganda factory of the Nationalist Government.

etc.)

have,

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

lement

C..CLEMENTI,

Governor, &c.

+ No. C. 30001/27 [No.35],

thin rule

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