Your Excellency.
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C.O. 16557/459
RECD REG 27 JUN 19
Taipo, 1st May, 1899.
I forward herewith a translation of a statement made by Chau Kwan Nam, a native of Un Long and a teacher by profession there.
The statement was made voluntarily and is valuable as it corroborates the statements and other evidence already forwarded by me, which show that the plan for resisting the British was not devised by the people but originated with the gentry in the various districts, whose object was to enrich themselves whilst posing as patriotic opponents of the British barbarians.
I have already informed Your Excellency that I am of opinion that it is necessary in the interests of peace and good order in the new territory that an example should be made of the ringleaders in the anti-British movement. If no steps are taken to punish them, the people will think that rebellion can be organised and carried into effect with impunity.
(80.) J.H. STEWART LOCKHART.
C.S.