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The following is the result of a secret interview between myself & the Pan Teen gentry Tang Yam Tin, Tang Wan U, Tang Kin Chi; and Chong Tu Un, one of the gentry of Wong Kong a village north of the mouth of the Sham Chun river.
Who is the head of the society?
The head of this society is Chung Shui Yung. Chung Kok Chu, a Hakka & native of Tong Long south of Lung Wa west of Pu Kak; He has just returned from Honolulu & is said to be a member of Dr Sun Yat Sen's society & reported to have married a Hawaiian woman.
Where are his Headquarters?
His Headquarters are in Yung Toi Shan in the Lung Wa district.
What other places are held by these people?
Pu Kak, Sha Wan, In Tin, & Sha Tau. The last two places are being used as anchorages for their junks.
What assistants has Chung?
He has Chan To Chung, from the village of Ngo U & U Ping Cheong, Tsoi Fuk, & Tang Shan Tin.
What is the object of the rebels?
To take Sanon & then capture & plunder Hong Kong. Their War-cry is the capture of Hong Kong & the repulse of the British. They say this in order to win the support & goodwill of the natives.
What forces have they?
They have under their pay about 5000 men who are supposed to be inferior officers. The whole force is variously represented at between 40,000 & 50,000 men.