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But the arrest of such criminals in the territory
or waters of this Colony by Chinese officials cannot be permitted, and unless this man is at once released. Her Majesty's Minister at Peking will be
requested to make a strong
representation
to the Peking Yamen.
I have to
(Signed) Frederick Stewart,
Acting
Colonial Secretary
Telegram from Canton Consul.
Canton, 13th October, 1886.
Colonial Secretary,
Hongkong
Your despatch of 12th October
Chinese
names of persons, boat, and
places omitted; can you supply by telegram?
...
Telegram to Canton Consul.
Hongkong, 18th October...
British Consul,
Canton
Chinese Characters
Secretary...
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