$264/1900.
Paraphrase of telegram from the governor of Hong Kong to
Mr Chamberlain.
D.4.40 p.m.
R.12.53 p.m. 19th July,1900.
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With reference to War Office telegram to General
Gascoigne yesterday following telegram has been re-
oaived from Consul General Shanghai in answer to my
telegram. Telegram begins:-"All quiet here no need
Telegram ends. If troops ra-
of troops at present".
quired protect ports south of Yangtse may I suggest
that this garrison be increased and such troops sup-
plied from here General Gaselee's forces will be
dissipated otherwise.
BLAKE.