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Officials, and that I have requested the Chinese foot to renew their authorities that they must be careful to abstain from any act likely to infringe the Authority or jurisdiction of the Colony.
Before therefore making any representation to the Tsungli Yamen in the matter of the Tung Wah Hospital, I think it will be well to await your Opinion after the report. I have taken action in regard to the landing of men from a Chinese Cruizer & arrest of Chinese subject on charge of piracy on the 22nd Instant.
If you should think it advisable that notwithstanding these representations fresh remonstrances should be addressed to the Chinese Authorities regarding the Communications that have passed between the Canton Authorities and the President of the Tung Wah Hospital, I shall not fail to bring the matter to the notice of the Tsungli Yamen.
I have …
(Signed) W. H. Marsh
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