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24. Lord Charles Beresford,-To ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies, whether he can inform the House if the Chinese soldiers who took part in the affray at Kowloon were Chinese rebels, or troops in the pay of the Viceroy :
And, in view of this occurrence, and of the strong feeling entertained by the colonists of Hong Kong on sanitary and other grounds, whether it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government to take advantage of the clause in the Agreement with China which permits of the abolition of Chinese administration over the city of Kowloon (within British territory) if Military considerations require it.
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Today- 18 April.
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Telegrams received from the governor
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tant that the opposition was probably connected with the Pread Secret Society which is understood to be strong in the neighbouring district and the flags captured show that the attack included Chinese militia. further attack yesterday The hostility shown and the doubtful attitude of the Chinese authorities will necessitate careful sorting defence of
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