It is impossible to stop him.
I have shown the telegram to the F.O. & told them that in due course they will send them a despatch officially.
All they would produce & do then would be to telegraph instructions.
The Viceroy is to support Blake, and keep his people in order.
We suppose it is left to Blake's discretion, but should notice his having left his post without permission.
It will do much to remedy that he has finally fixed.
Refer to W. Hamilton's minute.
I think the threatening attitude to Pekin is not more than might be expected.
The Chinese are the most suspicious people having some reason for being so.
C.P.L.
1 April
It is proposed that the hontes (Hongkong and Kowloon Whampoa Dock Company Limited?) are stirred in connection with the Customs in Chinese waters; matters are at a standstill.
2/4
Mi Chamberlain 1/4
Telegraph obtaining D.O.'s answer.
You must abide by your discretion, but do not visit Canton without instructions.
Telegraph when date of bathing.
Re your telegram 9 of 1 April, your action is concurred in.