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was followed by armed resistance.
On the 8th day (17th April) the inhabitants of the Sheung Wan Division, San Tin, Pat Heung, Shap Pat Heung, and Wang Chau resisted the British troops.
On the 9th day (18th April) the inhabitants of the Ping Shan, Ha Tsun, Kam Tin, and Sai Kung resisted the British troops.
The resistance really originated with the avaricious gentry of the various divisions. They wished it to be arranged with the British Government that while the land should belong to Great Britain, the affairs of the people and their law suits should still remain under the jurisdiction of Chinese officials, so that the gentry might be able to squeeze the people and enrich themselves. This was the real reason for their inciting the people.
The above are the true facts of the case which the writer heard with his own ears.
(sd.) Chau Kwan Nam.
Dated April 20th., 1899.
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