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would be created by the cancella-
tion of a treaty rights by hi unitatial
www condivideremy action of
a Chinese regional government.
So far as this aspect of the matter
is concerned, the Secretary of
State shares the apprehension
expressed by the Governor of Hong
Kong as to the effect of any policy
of acquiesence in the Chinese demands
hamunns, such as that suggested
in F.0. telegram to Peking, No.
488 of the 29th of July 14.50
The
Secretary of State's object in
eliciting the views of the Governor
in this matter was to ensure that
no decision was taken as to the
li
policy to be adopted in the Hi present.
critical situation, without due
consideration of its effect both
al-
on Hong Kong and Canton. It
is understood that the recommenda-
tions of Sir M. Lampson, with which
the
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