of the Authorised Deputation to the Colonial Secretary. 12th April; and the reply of the letter. The circumstances regarding which have been informed to me are as follows.
An Official Reception given by you to Chinese Government officials. The Official ceremony of the reception was current from the facts of salutes being fired in the face of the train. Attendance to the Chinese Officials was paid by a guard of silver of the Hong Kong Police, and Escort of the Commodore - the senior naval Officer being invited to be present - and of the presence of the Colonial Government Officials.
Intimation whereof of this Official reception is made to the Officer in General Commanding, but ...