remanded until suitable apology has been received from Government of Foochew!
I am to add that His Lordship is still of opinion that it would be desirable that this Consul at Foochew should inform the Viceroy of Nanking that this case is being dealt with at Peking, and that the Viceroy need have no business to communicate directly with Hongkong.
I am, &c.
Your obedient humble servant,
P. Wilmin
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Mr. Wingfield.
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Sir R. Herbert.
Lord Dunraven.
Colonel Stanley.
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In reply to your letter of the 20th ult. I am directed by Colonel Stanley to transmit to you a copy of a telegram from the Governor of Hongkong, reporting that the Chinese sailors are arrested for seizing certain property from another Chinaman.