Canton, 12th November, 1898.
With reference to your letter No.2043 of the 4th instant, and in continuation of my No.108 of the 5th,
I have the honour to enclose for your information a translation of a despatch from His Excellency the Viceroy with regard to the steps taken in the "Tung Kong piracy case."
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
(Signed) R.W.Mansfield,
Consul.
The Honourable
The Colonial Secretary,
HONGKONG.