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that some violence might be offered to him here by the populace, as he is not popular in the South. She was received with the usual Guard of honour, as a precaution the Stone was lined with Troops. There was no demonstration of any kind by the Large Crowds who assembled.
3 April Springing on we had The Week West River question Li Stung Chang asked if Japan would give up Kowloon City. I explained that under The Convention it was agreed the walled city to remain under Chinese jurisdiction, and as Russia had formally intimated that Power might object to England's retaining possession of Kowloon, and complication might arise. I answered that I could say nothing on the subject as I had occupied Kowloon under instructions from the Home Government.
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