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representatives in Peking who recently visited Mr. Grey
had to admit that he looked quite well. The recent
attempt by the British Government to spotlight the conditions
But the British Government
of Mr. Grey's detention were clearly calculated to stir
up feeling against the Chinese.
would achieve nothing from this. In regard to the other
cases mentioned by Lord Shepherd, he had already dealt with
these with Mr. Foley and, on this he (Shen P'ing) had
nothing to add. If Lord Shepherd so wished he would
repeat what he had told Mr. Foley in this connection; but
obviously this would be time consuming. The Minister had
expressed strong dissatisfaction about the way in which
certain British nationals had been treated in China. But
the Chinese had greater cause for dissatisfaction. British
subjects in China had violated Chinese law and this had
aroused the anger of the Chinese people.
5. The Minister had also expressed the wish of HG to
improve Sino-British relations. But it was deeds not words
that counted. He himself had seen no tangible evidence
of Britain's desire to improve relations.
6.
Responding, Lord Shepherd said that he had just a few
points to make. In regard to persons other than Mr. Grey,
it was true that this was a matter which had been raised
three months ago by Mr. Foley. It was also clear that the
Charge was not in a msition to give any further information
today. But he nevertheless hoped that within the next few
weeks the Chargé d'Affaires would look into the matter again
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