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removal of the Viceroy Chou Fu and the reappointment
of Ts'en to Canton. Until the disorganization pro-
duced by this change has subsided there is little pros-
pect of succeeding in giving effect to the scheme, but
I shall not fail to urge strongly on the Wai Wu Pu the
necessity of carrying out the arrangements as described
in my previous despatch.
I am sending copies of this despatch, confiden-
tially, to the Governor of Hongkong, Admiral Moore, and
His Majesty's Consul General at Canton.
(Signed)
I have &c.,
J. N. Jordan.