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in China but also in serious loss of prestige
in eyes of other Nations principally Japanese which
may eventually lead to far greater trouble in East.
I wish to repeat retsking of Hankow Concession
can be effected probably without firing a gun and that I
am prepared to hold it during winter months and sainta in
communication between Shanghai and Hankow during that
time provided that ?(action) is taken now.
I would add that a vast number of peaceful Chinese
Traders longing for any action but British whica will
restore peace order and trade. 0011/7.
1st Lord.
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D.C.N.S.
A.O.N.S.
D.O.
D. 9.0.9. (2).
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M.8.
D.S.D. (Personal).
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