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Mr. Townley to the Marquess of Lansdowne.--(Received January 30, 8:30 P.M.)
(No. 26.)
(Telegraphic.)
FOLLOWING from Consul at Canton :--
Peking, January 30, 1903, 8·10 P.M.
"Plot against Chinese officials at Canton, discovered by Hong Kong Police, has been frustrated. Everything quiet."
I am awaiting further details.