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inland water privileges to Hongkong Chinese flag vessels
only, as proposed by the Chinese Government, cannot
therefore be regarded as in any sense a dangerous precedent.
Mr. Henderson moreover understands that it might be
impossible for China under her treaties with other countries,
to extend such a privilege to British vessels unless similar
privileges were at the same time extended to vessels under
other foreign flags.
3. Copies of telegrams which are being addressed to Sir
Miles Lampson are enclosed herewith.
4.
A similar letter is being addressed to the Board of
Trade.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Cw. Orde
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