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Consulate-General, Canton, 254/2, 1901.
I have the honour to report that I received a telegram from the Banchoi (or Samshui?) Magistrate in the afternoon asking me to telegraph to Canton.
I was unable, owing to the piracy case, to return to Canton till 8 o'clock in the evening.
I have just received a despatch from the Senior Judge, Mr. Havart-Hartshorne, stating that the adjourned trial of the piracy case will be resumed.
I think it will not be sufficient to simply complain that the accused are unable to return to Canton.
I have telegraphed to Canton by leaving Hong Kong.
I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant,
[Signature]
Acting British Consul-General,
Canton.
GR1178/1922/32(III)
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