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of real and permanent damage.

3.

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General Yu Han-mou was entirely non-committal

Everything he said must obviously depend on circumstances.

he added, however, that in the circumstances contemplated,

the Wilitary Authorities, in their own interests, would

do as little damage as possible, so that they could use

again the ailway as soon as they returned to Canton.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your Excellency's most obedient,

humble servant,

(Signed) A.P. Blunt

!'onsul-General.