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the pace on grounds of imminent catastrophe. This is consistent with our present policy of quiet but firm insistence that the problem exists and must be solved soon if much that is of great mutual benefit is not to be set at risk. There are signs of this policy having some limited success. It will be for consideration when and how to add momentum by hinting at what we might give for a settlement.

17.I am sending copies of this dispatch to H.M. Ambassadors Peking and Tokyo.

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I am Sur Yours factifully

have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient servant-

M, Madela

C. M, MacLehose. '

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