No.81.
651
British Consulate,
Carton, June 5,
1899.
Sir,
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of His Excellency the Governor's telegram of the 3rd instant, enquiring if any steps had been taken by the Viceroy for the protection of the Basel Mission, and stating that, if not, His Excellency the Governor would himself take the required action.
This telegram having been embodied in a Note to the Viceroy has elicited the reply, translation of which I have the honour to enclose.
The Honourable,
The Colonial Secretary.
HONG KONG
I have etc,
E.W.Mansfield.
Consul.
RAS.