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subjects when travelling.

But, though they are willing

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to abandon any claim to Chinese nationality, they are unwilling to go through the formalities and to incur the

expenses of denationalization under the provisions of the Chinese law if they desire to pay a visit to China. ve

I shall be glad if Your Lordship will give

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this matter your earnest consideration and will endeavour

to secure at as early a date as possible an understanding

with the Chinese National Government based on the state-

ment of the policy of His Majesty's Government contained

in your despatch.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,

Governor