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the proposal occupation
of Kowloon and
Sham Cheen, together
with
Char...
The draft of telegram Farish, with
his Lordship's concurrence,
to Colonial
Office in reply.
I am,
C.P. Lucas
11789.5.
Telegraphic Instructions to the Governor
of Hong Kong.
In answer to
your Telegrams of the
10th and 11th
May you
should
occupy
both Kowloon and Sham Cheen in the
manner you propose, effecting object
if possible by overwhelming display of
force
and
avoiding bloodshed. But
Sham Chun must not be occupied
unless General is satisfied that he is
in a
position to hold it for the present
with force already at his disposal.
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