The Diplomats have not, and never have had, any intention of meddling with the service of those bond issues which were consolidated by Sir Francis Aglen in March, 1921. They might have interfered when the mandate was issued because the right which they claim to be consulted upon the disposition of the surplus was ignored, ut since they did -not then take action their consent to the use of the surplus for the service of the bonds was obtained, as it were, by default—a position which has always. been tacitly recognized in Peking. Indeed, it has been understood since the use
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