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Keenest interest is evinced by the
Resident
better class of Chinese who
are
waiting to see whether the Brilish Governenent or the Provincial
Treasurer of Cauton will prevail
in a matter that is
in a
occurring
British Colony, a place
that is described sometimes
and is believed by recany. Chinese to be held only sufferance. The prosperity of this
- very large
Colony
is iwa.
Muasure dice to the
security
e feeling of
hitherto entertained by
Chinese residents, which has
attracted them here in large unübers and has induced
them to remain and
establish themalves in
business. It would be a
serious
thing if this feeling
were to be in
of security way impaired,
and
any
I fear
that
that it will have received
severe
El
shock unless serious
notice istieken of the threats
мои
-employed by the Chinese Authorities in the attempt to
exerciee exer
e jurisdiction
over
the
Director of a Hongkong public
institution; and unless some
The
guarantee is obtained. against the assumption of euch jurisdiction in future.
Having
7.
now stated
my views, I place the matter
hande in
in your.
confidence that
take
you
fuell
ཛྫི
will
every proper and
recessary step to protect this portion of Her Majestyje. dominions and its devizens
the unauthorized
from
interference of the Canton
Authorities.
8.
I have the honour
to