Sir,
Enclosure 1.
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Race
Ext 18 SEP 79
China Association,
120
Hongkong Branch 14th August, 1899.
119th August 1899
I have the honour to ask your attention to the accompanying copy of a telegram addressed to Her Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires at Peking and covering letter, both making very brief reference to the present unsatisfactory position of affairs in Southern China, and dealing with the desirability of increased protection to British shipping trading in Chinese waters.
In forwarding copy of this correspondence, for the information of His Excellency the Governor, I am conforming to the practice followed on previous occasions.
To J. H. Stewart Lockhart, C.M.G.
Colonial Secretary.
HongKong.
I have &c.
(Signed) F. Henderson,
Hony. Secretary.