thin Chinese Member,
"were get on their way or the Consular Member to Houghing, I that no instructions had been sent to the Consular member to proceed there immediately. He asked me what instructions we would suggest. I mildly replied that it appeared to be the business of the F.O., but added that in humble judgment it would appear desirable to approach the Chinese Embassy and concert with them to send a similar message to the Consular Member to proceed forthwith to Haughing; said that if the F.O. thought fit to do as suggested we should of course send any to Harking (if thought necessary), but I did not see that it would be necessary at the same time. W. Jervoise seemed to agree with me, but we do not know whether anything has since been done nor whether there is any immediate prospect of the Commission sitting".
Leave the matter with this F.O. as we have done our part in stirring.
Marquis Tseng Xastot Mch 25/86
Gud. 26/5/06 HuR. 26/5 See 983 Meh 2.5/86
REW C.O. 82 Foreign Office April 6th 1886.
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