10.57.
Gir,
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British Consulate,
Canton, May 10, 1899.
Referring to your No. 45 of the 6th instant, which was duly communicated to the Viceroy, I have now the honour to enclose a translation of the Viceroy's reply relating to the threatened incursion into the New Territory.
I have &c.
(Signed) R.W. Mansfield,
Consul.
Honourable
The Colonial Secretary,
Hong Kong.