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to the extent enviaaged in the former Chinese plans, nor
do I think that, from a Japanese point of view, any such
extensive development would be necessary for theiz
purposes. It seems to me that, provided they can
develop "hampos sufficiently to accomodate merchant
ships up to a tonnage of say 10,000 tons, they will then
be in a position to divert the great bulk of the carrying
trade of South China from Songkong to Canton, and I feel
that it is this point which should now be seriously
considered.
I have the honour to be,
air,
Your xcellency's most obedient,
humble servant,
(3gd) A. P. Blunt.
CONJUL-GSARRAL.
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