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involved, make the preference for delay understandable. Nevertheless unless some interim solution is found

within the next 2 or 3 years, there is a serious risk some would say certainty of failure of confidence and

a flight of capital.

19. I am sending a copy of this despatch to HMA

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in Peking.

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I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient servant

M

MacLepose

CM MacLehbse

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