9856.
Telegram from the Governor of Hongkong.
May 7. 9.0.11.53 a.m.
Following portion of telegram from
589
Viceroy Canton to Commandant Coast Forts I have this
morning received from Consul at
Canton obtained through Abbé
Telegram begins "If any of war vessels numbering
over
three
unauthorised enter harbour
then
no matter whether
they
break with the interior
or
not
promptly open fire
if
sufficient stock
lay
in ammunition be extra
careful to supply men soldiers and do not allow them leave camps: Tsengchun
ends.
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