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Reet 30 APR NO
H.B.M.Consulate
Canton, 27th. Màrch, 1900.
Sir,
I have the honour to enclose for the
information of His Excellency the Governor the translation
of a despatch I have received from the Viceroy detailing
the steps he has taken for the suppression of Piracy on
the West River and declining with grateful thanks to
discuss for the present the question of the cooperation
of Her Majesty's Naval forces.
The Honourable
F.H.May, C.M.G,
Colonial Secretary.
HongKong
I have etc,.
(Sd.)B.C.George Scott
H.M.Consul..
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