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always afforded, end asked what the Governor thought would be the attitude of Japan. The Governor replied that he was quite unable to say what Japan might do, but she was our ally and would
no doubt be strongly influenced by Great Britain. He believed
also that the attitude of America would be in accord with Creat
Eritain and would be strongly against intervention. He seemed very greatly relieved. Incidentally on saying goodbye the ex- -Viceroy again alluded to the line of action he had taken, and
. Harris asked if he could tell him that the Governor thought
N he had done rightly. The latter replied that it was difficult to judge of a situation by mere report, but assuming the facts as he had narrated them, he did not see what else he could have done
The Governor assured him of safety and
hospitality while in Hongkong, and told him that in consequence of what he had said in Legislative Council yesterday the Chinese Lombers of Council and others had early this morning issued poster
-ers claiming safety and hospitality for the ex-Viceroy. The
Governor added that he would be welcome at Government House
whenever he might like to come over and converse on matters.
Verified and initialled by Ir. Harris, and his small
pencil alterations incorporated.
(Intld.) F.D.L. 11.11.11.
(1). Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, C.A.C., gives the information that the Weichau army reached Canton on the night of the 10th. General Lung having apparently not left Canton as supposed by the Vice- -roy, and at the last minute he agreed to go over to the revolutionaries on condition that he was made Commander of the land forces. This was agreed to. It is reported that his force com from Kwangsi (not Yuman) though possibly consisting largely of Yunnanese.
(2). report. (3).
This incident is thus described in the Consul-Gemeral's
See despatch from Consul-General dated 27th. October giving an account of the meeting and of the Resolutions. He says "The resolutions nave been approved by the Governor General". Telegram of 30.10.11 contradicts this.
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