and copy of a further letter I have written him on the same subject.
I have &c.
C. Alabaster,
Consul.
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Copy of Translation.
Viceroy to H. B. M. Consul.
Violation of British territory at Stanley Bay
Sir,
Canton 6th July 1890.
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your despatch of 2nd July regarding the alleged violation of British territory by the Officers and crew of a Chinese Customs Cruiser at Stanley Bay.
(Quotes Mr. Alabaster's telegram of 2nd July embodying Colonial Secretary's despatches No. 2215 and 2220 of 30th June and 1st July)
It is of great importance to institute rigid enquiries into the truth of the alleged...