to be neglected prematurely. Thinks that its Enforcement should be urged on the Chinese authorities and
it is not
that if Enforced by them it
will Eventually become
necessary to Enforce
it at Hongkong.
In 2256.!
150
My.) With reference to the despatch of the
Governor of Hongkong on
the subject of
Stink pots used by Chinese junks.
British Consulate, Canton,
10 November, 1869.
In the meantime
however
Sir R.M. will
here
inform him
instructs to enforce
the proclamation
in Colonial waters.
&
JR
See despatch
in
2 8843.
I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your despatch No.837 of the 4th of October transmitting Copy of a Circular Despatch from the Earl of Clarendon and it's enclosure, a Despatch, from the Governor of Hongkong to their Lordships
His Excellency
Sir Rutherford Alcock, K.C.B., Her Majesty's Minister
at Peking