Two on the pembouts, called to mention this rumour and to acknowledge my instructions. I precommended them to use their influence to prevent anything which might be regarded as an act of hostility or mislead them in any violation of Pontich Law.
The Keeroy whom I consulted on the subject assured me there was no cause to apprehend any disturbance, and that though the Governor of Macao differed with him on questions then under discussion, a perfect understanding existed between them.
The gunboats went to Macao about the 10th instant and on being requested so anchored inside beyond the three miles radius, when they have for the past ten days been engaged in overhauling junks for smuggled opium. It must be stated that nothing has happened to interfere seriously with the legitimate trade of Hong...