Their Lordships considers that it desirable to follow the instructions suggested in para 3 of the letter of July 3, 188%.
It is proposed to inform the Governor of Hongkong, and also whether Mr Ch... was informed to afford... the Viceroy's act in refusing to accept a visit for the retiring Acting Viceroy of Canton, and to authorize him to return the visit of the Viceroy Tsen Chen Tsuen.
Copy sent to Legation, Government, or Individual.
No. 31160 (Subject.) greyn 1903 Any previous Paper. 40.
20372 Aur Lucas May (Minutes.)
DOMESTIC. 31160 TREP [Red 20 AUG 05] French Activity Paint S. China of despatch from on subject.
Copy CPL. 24 at once 22 barton ...Hagting Lt lady.
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