In reply I beg to state that I have taken note of the same.
I avail, etc.,
(Signed) HIOKO EKI.
His Excellency,
Lou Tseng-tsiang,
Minister of Foreign Affairs.
EXCHANGE OF NOTES RESPECTING THE EMPLOYMENT OF ADVISERS IN SOUTH MANCHURIA
—Note—
Peking, the 25th day of the 5th month of the 4th year of the Republic of China.
Monsieur le Ministre,
In the name of the Chinese Government, I have the honour to make the following declaration to your Government:—