355
to
ungu
send a
His Excellency
sufficient force
at once to secure
The
safety of the Missions
pointing out that if
any untoward
took place
close to our borders it might produce serious complications. With two German war ships in the harbour if
any
and
attack were made
The German Consul Minister took action at once, a
landing of a German force
might be made. Jam
borders
at
Shatou Kok that command
Give them
lodgment in
Jung Chow, & on The East River, I do not consider it likely, but I assume that our policy is that indicated by previous
and
telegrams of the 3rd June
1899,
That
we shall
take any necessary steps to secure the safety of German Missions. At present I have but little apprehension of further
trouble as
The Viceroy will
act promptly
in the matter. She is able,