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Decupter of a Telegram received from Governor of Hong Kong 8.50 p.m 17 April
Following telegram has been sent to Consul at Canton and Answer Submitted. "Inform Viceroy British Flag easily hoisted, request immediate removal of all Chinese troops and officials from treaty territory except customs officials. Eltor's Answer "At once communicated with Viceroy who sent verbal communication that he declines to send reply, no hopes of action on the part of Viceroy"
There are 600 Chinese troops in Kaulung City: at interview with mandarin to day dictated fact that these men were sent Friday to protect Customs, means opposition to force to their removal. Possession of such force most inconvenient necessitating withdrawal from strength of garrison sufficient forces.
Flags captured our
Saturday show attack included companies Chinese militia. Certificate of Viceroy most suspicious. Pleasure party visiting Castle Peak's Bay Yesterday fired upon and large numbers of...