the Marques of Salisbury a copy of a telegram received today from the Governor of Hong Kong stating that he has received information from a German Missionary in the Tung Kung district that the inhabitants are arming, watching the British and that the Mission Station at ... is in danger.
Mr. Chamberlain would be glad to be informed what instructions should, in Lord Salisbury's opinion, be sent to Sir Henry Blake as to the course of action he should adopt.
... that further telegrams and despatches have recently been received from Sir Henry Blake, a further letter will shortly be addressed to you on the general question.
C.P. Lucas.