COPO.
No. 215.
My Lord,
San Sebastian
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September 27, 1896
With reference to Y.L's Despatch No. 123 of the 24th instant I have the honour to transmit, herewith, to Y.L. copy of the Note which I have addressed to the Spanish Govt. in compliance with Y.L's instructions.
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The Marquis of Salisbury K..
(S) H.C. Lowther.
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INCLOSURE.
San Sebastian
Sept. 27, 1896.
M. le Ministre,
On learning the desire expressed by Y.E. that orders should be given at Hongkong and Singapore to prevent filibustering expeditions proceeding from those colonies to the Philippine Islands, H.M. Principal Sec. of State for F.A. at once requested H.M. Sec. of State for the Colonies to take such steps as could properly be adopted to meet the wishes of the Spanish Govt.
This has resulted in telegrams, in the sense indicated by Y.E. being sent to the Govt. of Hong Kong and the Strait Settlements.
While informing Y.E. of the action taken, I am instructed to assure Y.E. that H.M. Govt. have had much pleasure in meeting the wishes of the Spanish Govt. in this matter.
I avail & &
Bugle of Tetuan
(SD) H.C. Lowther.