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sacence of that anti-British feeling in Canton, which we
have striven so hard during the past six months to allay.
I trust that my action in refusing to intervene
as requested by Mesars Butterfield and Swire may mest with
your approval. As soon as I can learn hat steps the
Viceroy and the Portuguese Consul are taking with regrd
to the agitation, I will ask for your instructions aa
to the course I should pursue in the matter.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedimt humble servant,
(89%)
Harry St. Fo.
Acting Consul-General.
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