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made by the Chinese government against the

Cause

introduction of the measure, and we were, of course,

reluctant in present circumstances to give any offence

It was des

Ajman

to the Chinese.

Key

to agreed to the legislation

on condition that the measure and policy should be re-

examined after the war, and in the meantime should be

administered as sympathetically as possible so as to

alleviate any hardship or inconvenience to Chinose

nationals.

neering study

approved

2. Wilson to came. der want to the bus kus Gout worn directions th

sense the map of issor of the Chiefs of stats'recommendation,

we propose, subject to your concurrence, to telegraph

to the Governor as in the enclosed draft.

I at sending a copy of this letter and of the

åraft telegram t

Frice at the Jur Cabinet

Offices, and to Et1. Scott, War Office, 1.0.10.

Yours sincerely,

A

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to give to the

G. 2. G. Gunk

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