24th September 1906.
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Enclosure in Sir J.N. Jordan's No. 388 of September 24
COPY.
Piracy in the Two Kuang Provinces.
Sir,
H.M. Consulate General, Canton.
Received 20 November 1906
In my despatch No. 108 of 7th instant I informed you that I had an interview with Viceroy Tuan in connection with the question of employing British officers to organize for him an efficient Police Force to deal with piracy, but a fortnight previously I had discussed the question with the Governor of Hongkong and the Chairman of the Hongkong Branch of the China Association, and it was suggested that I should again approach the Viceroy on the subject of my recommendation, failing that, the Governor of Hongkong, if desired, was to use his influence to obtain a loan for the special service.
The Chairman of the Hongkong Shanghai Bank had already...
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The Hon. I. D. Cargill
H. M. Charge d'Affaires
Feb 8th.
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