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Consul Alabaster to Act. Colonial Secretary.
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Sir,
A. B. M. Consulate. Canton 9th July, 1890.
5th July, 1890
Referring to my despatch No. 60 of the 7th instant with enclosures,
I have the honour to enclose translation of a despatch I have since received from the Viceroy, which affords a friendly basis for the settlement of the question.
I presume His Excellency the Acting Governor does not wish to do more than maintain the inviolability of British territory, and will be satisfied with an apology.
The Hon: H. M. Deane,
Act. Colonial Secretary.