for expenses caused by the resistance
to British occupation
of leased territory
which will
be
demanded at once.
Clinese authority
and
jurisdiction will
no longer
be
allowed within
city of
which
Kowloon
will henceforth
be administered as
the rest of the
payment of indemnity
City will be evacuated
telegraph what in your
opinion would be
a moderate sum
likely to cover damages incurred or
consequence of Chinese
resistance
Approximate estimate of
...
This is
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the final decision. It is good. They
are not prepared
to make further
territorial
demands
on
Chinese
Viceroy
as such demands
could lead to similar claims by
other Powers. Your
efforts and
those
of your officers fully
appreciated.