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 jointly for the delineation of the sphere of such joint military and naval operations as may be contemplated against the enemy, and should draw up the rules therefor. The proper officials should, when the time comes, consider together carefully and frankly the question as to the mutual rights and restrictions of the two countries, so that after these decisions have been made, active operations may be undertaken when the occasion arises.

I have the honor to present the above points for Your Excellency's consideration and request the honor of a reply.

I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurance of my highest consideration.

,[Seal] Chinese Minister. His Excellency, The Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Dated March 25, 1918.

Excellency:

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note as follows: "I have the honor, under instructions from my Government, to bring up for consideration by Your Excellency's Government certain questions, below outlined, which my Government, having regard for