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upon to r strict the flow of coal to the

atest

possible degree; and sec nuly that the presence of British executives secures decent treatment from the Japanese for the Chinese staff.

Mr. Young's sugestion that we should model our conduct on that of the Chinese is clearly Lot in russive and you will see from our rly that we have not in any way tempered th wind to the all:. ining Admi....stration as a result of his re résentations.

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There remains the point about putting in a controller. aile €ppreciate that this is atter which must be decided by you, we feel that business îl us which br capable o writing the hind of letter sent by the eilso Hining Administration in time o Ker of not to be trusted to subordinat: their private interests to the national effort.

therefore that you may decide

upon the appointment of a controller.

.

I am afraid that there is no chance of our being able ours.lves to follo

the matter on political 166u. S y further, hor that we shall be able to make

resentations at Chungking to get the Chinese to discourage their people from working at the ines of the affiliated Chinese compůlý.

Yours sincerely

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(sel) gp Young

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