Decypher of a telegram from the

Governor

of Hong Kong. Received 10.25 a.m. Potential.

424

Chinese Government refuse/declined inclusion

of Sham Chun in

Concession.

Party

20-12-47

12-1-48)-15-2

sent to erect mat-sheds inside

boundary

Commissioner

returned

decided upon by Chinese

and Lockhart have

today having been

defied by the people who threatened to kill them. I have

received today copy of the

placard posted in district

calling on the people to harm

and resist occupation of the

I found Canton this

"proceed"

bureau today

this evening interview viarag

and

have troops sent to protect

Parties

international

of the

Survey building sheds and

flag

I propose to

do so

as soon as the sheds are

further delay dangerous

ready (i)

H.A. Blake

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