Confidential
Prepared by the Governor.
The case at present stands thus:
A trial-lobe made between China and Portugal.
Complete terms:
(1) Sing sovereignty to Portugal.
(2) Officials' cooperation with China to collect dues in subject territory.
(3) Exterritoriality to be given to Portuguese subjects in China.
(4) Extradition of criminals.
26th Aug. 1886
Dear Branston,
In continuation of my letter of the 5th Aug. in re Conventions, I have been told you that Rosa de Macedo has just left for Europe via America to negotiate a convention to be attached to a Treaty between China and Portugal.
He came to see me at 7:00 in the morning at the "Austin Arms" where he was staying with Mr. Marsh in the hill. He wanted to tell me all that he had been doing at luncheon with Sir R. Hart - whom he left there - and the Governor of Macao who had been there.
Mr. Marsh showed me a note he was sending by post mail.