are from time to time revived when people are excited. That the story when industriously circulated by some of the evil disposed persons with whom the Colony abounds seems more than probable. Two persons were convicted and sentenced by Magistrates. one of the Police
6. I annex for Your Lordship's information an extract Enclosure1 27 May, 1886 from the China Mail giving some details of the occurrences and also copy of Mr Lockhart's report. Enclosure 2 may 20th May, 1886.
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I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most obedient Humble Servant, M