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benefits conferred on Hongkong trade seems calculated to
eliminate this source of danger. Subject to your observations proposed modification of Article 5 would
not therefore appear substantially to impair value of
draft agreement. In view of great benefits which draft
agreement confers on both sides and of good effects which
it is likely to have on British relations with China
generally I have urged that conclusion of agreement
should not be jeopardised or delayed by reason of pro-
posed modification. I await reply from Colonial Office
before conveying message to Mr. Maze.
Please telegraph your observations.
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