The Burma Government, it is! stated, "unaware of any obligation Interfere with this particular class of (rade—indeed, it regards this class of trade as merely incidental."
'The Government's interest, the' statement continues, lies not in this gramme, but in general trade between Burma and) Yunnan, The Burma Government, according to the statement, anticipates that negotiations for arranging this trade with the Chinese Government will take place when an opportunity arises.
The statements goes _on to say. that the Burma Government has received, through His Majesty's Government, assurances from the Chinese Government to that effect. Finally, the statement declares, the Government of Burma wishes to make clear that, in considering all these questions and measures, its foremost consideration will be their effect on the interests, and on the people of Burma.
The Government, it is stated, fully conscious that it will be. a necessary to safeguard the country from possible dangers which may follow. In the train of great trade development, such as a large influx of persons from China, as to be Vigilant in promoting measures, for the enhancement of the country's
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