No 194. RESTRICTED
Military.
Copy to War Office.
21 Jan 1857.
Je6757 13 SW.
JANIC 1937 ED
Canton Consulate
20th November 1856
191
I have communicated to the Earl of Clarendon all the details connected with the hostile proceedings, which have been necessitated by the obstinacy, contempt of Treaties and contumacious bearing of the Imperial Commissioner.
It has been found necessary for the protection of the Factories and the vast commercial interests associated with this place and neighbourhood to call in the assistance of a small detachment of the Military forces of Hongkong, not to an extent seriously to weaken our position there, or to cause any anxiety for the peace and safety of the Colony.
I have requested the Lieutenant Governor to furnish you with all particulars as to what has taken place.
To the Right Honorable Henry Labouchere M.P. Secretary of State for the Colonies