I have been made without the knowledge of the Chinese authorities.
3. So long as our troops are quartered in the Sam Chun valley I do not apprehend that any movement against the German Missions will be made.
DRAFT.
MINUTE.
Mr. Fiddian, Johnsa; Mr. Chamberlain.
May Dft & LF.
PRINTED, OR USE EAST RN.
No. 56.
COLONIAL OFFICE
21 July 99
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your confidential despatch of the 9th instant with respect to the reported intention of the inhabitants of the Tung kun district to attack the German Mission Station at Lien Chow (Li-Los?).
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient humble servant,
Hung AMake Governor
Mr. Antrobus; Mr. Col.; Mr. Lucas; Mr. Graham; Sir E. Wingfield; Earl of Selborne.
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