Sir,
H. R. M. Consulate, CANTON,
5th October 1900.
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I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of
your despatch of the 3rd instant referring to a report from Captain Webster that H. M. S. "Robin" under his command
was stoned while passing Laklao on the 27th ultimo, and
requesting to be informed what punishment has been
inflicted for this gross outrage on the British flag.
In reply I beg to state that this matter is in
the hands of Mr Little, H.M.Acting Consul at Sumshul who
I am informed accompanied Captain Kebster in H. M. S.
"Robin" to Laklao.
To save time I have forwarded a copy of your
despatch under acknowledgment to Mr Little, to whom I would beg to refer you for information as to the progress
of the case.
I have, etc.
(Sa) B. C. George Scott,
H. M. Consul.
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