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to emphasize to Your Excellency the importance of

causing the authorities in China to refrain from

proceeding with plans for the establishment of the

bank of issue, and I feel sure that Your Excellency

will desire to take the necessary measures to that

end..

In view of the serious concern of my Govern-

ment in this question, I shall appreciate receiving

such information as may be available, which informa-

tion will, I sincerely trust, confirm my belief that

the Japanese authorities in China will respect the

interests of third powers.

I am, my dear Mr. Minister,

Sincerely yours,

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