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321-M Tho Bombay Government wore of opinion that thoy should not
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commit themselves in any way by giving advice to the Imam respecting his
I conduct towards the French. They however requested the sentiments of the
Governor-General as to the communication to bo made to liis Highness on the
subject. ^ j.ordsbip informed them in reply that in his opinion tho ques­
tion was one with which tho British Government had no concern and that
pending tho war between Franco and England the Imam was bound by
TVoatv to refrain from negotiating with tboir enemies, but that under existing
circumstances His Lordship was of opinion that as regards such questions,
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Government oould not with propriety exercise any influonoe.
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321-0 Tho Imaum’s agent was then informed that tho Supreme Govern­
ment had decided that the British Government could exercise no interference
to tho matter as tho British and French nations wero at peace.

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