British Consulate,
Canton, May 20, 1899.
Sir,
Referring to your telegram of the 16th instant, relative to the occupation of Samchun and Kowloon city, which was embodied in a despatch to the Viceroy, I have now the honour to enclose translation of His Excellency's reply thereto.
The Honourable
The Colonial Secretary,
Hong Kong.
I have &c.
(Signed) R. D. Mansfield,
Consul.