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the illegitimate influence of the Self-Government Society
over the Chinese of this Colony, and I therefore regret it.
I trust that His Majesty's Government may see fit to make
representations to the Chinese Government with a view to
their suppressing such organizations which form a serious
menace to the friendly relations of this Colony with the
neighbouring provinces of China, but I refrain from any
further representations in this direction since the matter
is already in the hands of His Majesty's Minister in Peking
who has no doubt expressed his views to His Majesty's
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
6.
I enclose a further letter with
enclosures from Mr. Law dated July 29th. On this day the
ex-Viceroy of Canton arrived in the Colony and was entertained by me. After luncheon we proceeded over Messrs.
Butterfield and Swire's new docks, and then had tea on the
Japanese Ship "Chiyo Maru" which was in dock. I hope that
these public amenities may be taken as an indication of the
Viceroy's opposition both to the Japanese and the "Fatshan"
Boycotts.
I am transmitting a copy of this despatch
to Sir J. Jordan.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Henry
Governor, &c.
Enclosure 3.