COP 9
C. O. 13023
RECO
REGO 29 MAY 19
British Consulate,
819 Canton, April 17, 1899.
Sir,
I have the honour to enclose a translation of a note just received from the Viceroy in reply to mine of yesterday embodying the last telegram received from His Excellency the Governor, requesting the removal of the Chinese officials and soldiers from the New Territory.
As I telegraphed this morning, the Viceroy at first refused to send any reply to my note.
The Honourable The Colonial Secretary,
HONG KONG
I have &c.
(Signed) G.D.Pitzipios,
Vice-Consul.