In any further communication on this subject, please quote M 7437 and address letter to The Secretary, Admiralty, Whitehall, London, S.W.
The Under Secretary of State, COLONIAL OFFICE
Sir, PRINTED FOR USE EASTERN NO. 66 COLONIAL OFFICE Clo. 15712 RECEIVED 20 JUN 19 48) Admiralty, 16th June 1899.
I am commanded by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to transmit for the information of the Secretary of State, copies of correspondence as marked on the enclosed schedule, respecting the opposition of the Chinese to the taking over of territory at Kowloon leased to Great Britain on 1st July 1898.
2. A copy of the remarks of the Commander-in-Chief, made in forwarding the report, is also enclosed.
3. A similar letter has been addressed to the Foreign Office.
I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, Evan Macpherson