No.152.
H.B.M.Consulate,
Canton, December 22nd, 1899,
Sir,
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In continuation of my No.148 of the 11th instant,
I have the honour to enclose a translation of a further despatch
from the Viceroy, relative to the cattle robberies in the
Ying Tê Hsien.
I beg to recommend that the Viceroy's request
at the end of the despatch be complied with, and that the cattle
dealers be instructed to present themselves at the Yamen of
the Ying Tê Hsien with a petition stating their case.
I have etc,
(Sd) B.C.George Scott,
Consul.
The Honourable
The Colonial Secretary,
Hongkong.
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