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Ref 9 JUL 04!
HIS MAJESTY'S CONSULATE GENERAL
CANTON.
May 4th. 1904.
Sir:-
With reference to the case of the murder of Hung Ch'üan Fu by Chang Tso T'ing in Hongkong, I have the honour to report that, in accordance with your instructions, I proceeded this afternoon to the execution ground to be present at the execution of Chang Tso T'ing by the native Authorities. On arriving at the place Mr. Major, who accompanied me, identified the criminal, who was then immediately beheaded in our presence.
True Copy.
(Signed) Bertram Giles.
Vice Consul.
(Signed) A. Guy.
Campbell, Esq., C.M.G.,
Acting British Consul-General,
Canton.