As was to be expected, there was a long discussion on the subject when it came before the Council, the attitude and_recommendation of the Watch Committee having been laid before the members.
Mr. D. Herbert Tsung on behalf of the Commissioner of Foreign Affairs stated that the Council had no authority to enter into any communications with the Consular or Diplomatic Bodies otherwise than through him, the Commissioner of Foreign Affairs as acting Russian Consul, in which capacity he has been entrusted with the administration of the Concession, and that all matters pertaining to the Concession should be referred to him and through him.
Mr. A. E. Jones also fully agreed with the opinions expressed by Mr. Bandinel, and in replying to Mr. Tsung's remark emphasized the fact that although this is- Russian
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