The present situation demands formulation of a modus vivendi mutually satisfactory to both sides, without prejudice to the right on the part of Chinere of eventually} securing representation on the basis of taxation. I wonder if my suggestion will meet with your hearty] approval.
With regard to the lesture to be red on the 20th instant, 1 beg on on account a previous engagement, and moreover I do not believe the lecture! will produce any practice! effect, Perhaps later when the internat' committee has been formed, ity still wish me to give an fon the subject under shall have leasure then 20
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