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opinion on the case, but that I thought His
Excellency was right in having the books examined
His Excellency made no allusion to any
coercive measures.
I would beg respectfully to point out that,
should any coercive measures be used in this part
of China, the result might very easily become
serious to all foreigners and foreign interests
here.
I have, &c.,
(Signed)
B. C. George Scutt,
Late.
His Majesty's Consul General.
Since writing the above, in consequence of a
visit from Mr. Volpicelli during which he gave me a
more precise account of what occurred yesterday, I
sent you a second telegram to the following effect:-
"My telegram of the 16th instant.
The Consul for Italy has called and stated that at
yesterday's interview the Viceroy was informed that
he must decide whether he admitted the claim and
Would
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