732/No.3244
Sir.
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Poze 3, JAN OF
H.M.S."Tamar" at Hong Kon
11th October 1900.
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I have the honour to forward herewith three letters which I have received from Lieutenant and Commander Webster, H.M.S."Robin" reporting that the British S.S. LuneKiane had been fired on when passing Luklao en route to Samshui from Canton, and that stones had been thrown at H.M.S."Robin" while passing the same place: together with subsequent correspondence on the subject.
With reference to the Governor's letter of 3rd
instant I submit that there is no intention to withdraw protection from British ships in the Delta, but it would be better if they would keep to the route which it has been arranged to patrol and so avoid, as much as possible,
the risk of interference and insult.
I have directed Lieutenant & Commander Webster
to inform me what is the usual route followed by vessels proceeding from Canton to Samshul and when ascertained will instruct him to have it patrolled.
I have not yet heard from Mr Littlo, H.M.Consul at Samshul, what punishment has been inflicted on those responsible for stoning H.M.S."Robin", but I trust that they may be brought to justice and made to feel that such an insult cannot be lightly overlooked. The impression which would be created if no penalty were inflicted would have a very bad effect on our prestire on the River.
Ce Admiral
Sir Edward H. Seymour,
K.C.R.
Commander in Chief, CHINA.
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