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1..., Martin 17.2.30

G.L.M. Clauso

B.H.L.

2012/30

Wheif

6.5.21.2.50

26.7,30.

Yes! the British Officials idea might meet the

public safely point, though there are

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difficulties it. I do not see that is woned affect the commercial i were an American coz its orders for point, ef. you plant ete woved to to America, whatever the Nationality Of its officials

TDS.28.2.36

P 3/3 (after desparel

letsus. Campbell

see opt

4 Z.C.d.G. Secret (1 aned) Conr. 11.3.30.

This question has been much discussed-in the City

column of the " Times", for example--recently.

It has arisen as regards Argentine railways--where

the main fear was that alluded to by Sir G Grindle,

that stores and machinery would be obtained from

foreign, and not from British, sources if control

were obtained. It arose recently again as regards

Chardive duffly to:

the Calcutta Tramways. And there have been several

other instances.

2. My recollection is that the general opinion

was against the enactment of any special measures,

save in exceptional cases. There is so much British

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