on the 2nd inst.: in accordance with Ford Salisbury's wishes.

2. I am also to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the th ultimo on the subject of the northern boundary of the 27th brown dacy of territory the leased letter g and youn 13692 the 1st inst." enclosing a copy of his lordship's reply to the Chinese protest received from the Chinese government against the removal of the Chinese troops and Officials from Kowloon city and the occupation of Sam Chun.

3. I am to enclose copies of telegrams received from the S/13692 13928 13428 478 3222 13620 13622 13623 42 Jovanor 369 on the 20th ultimo and the Both ultimo and (in original for perusal and return) three despatches dated the 27th and 28th of April and received on the 29th ultimo.

4. His lordship will probably agree with M. Chamberlain that it is desirable that the present difficulties which have arisen should be settled as soon as possible and that final instructions should be sent to Sir C. Blake and be communicated to the Chinese Government with the least possible delay.

5. M. Chamberlain considers that the most important point to secure is the ...

IP NO 13478, 13777, 43620, 13682, 13823

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