men in
the city by
eight uniforms, landed from a Chinese Cruizer in harbour at that
Port.
Mr O'Conor has replied that the Chinese Government have made telegraphic enquiries
on
the local
the subject of Authorities, and that they expect shortly to receive a reply.
With reference to the request
of the Governor of Fo-Kien addressed to Mr Marsh, the
Acting Governor of Hongkong
for the rendition
of
Chinese, and
the aforesaid
for the release
of
the men
of
the cruizer
of
detained
15
detained by the Hongkong
Police, I am to request
that
you
will suggest to
Colonel Stanley for his
Consideration, that instructions
should be given to Mr. Marsh
directing him to inform the
Viceroy of Fo-kien that
the matter is
being dealt with
at
Peking by Her Majesty's
Legation.
I am,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant.
Pwofunin