Li tong is situated some miles to the north of the territory
in British occupation, it is, in Lord Salisbury's opinion, desirable, pending a definite settlement of the boundary, that steps should be Taken by the Government of Hongkong for the protection of the mission, and
to suggest for Tur. Secretary Chamberlain's consideration, that instructions should be sent to Sir H. Blake in this sense.
Jan 15
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Francis Bertie
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Further as to
(Minutes.)
The exact meaning of para: 2 is not seen & clear,
a large indemnity is intended to refer to the general question of our relations with China, not merely to the Kowloon extension. I think that it is hardly necessary therefore...