COPY OF TELEGRAM.
CO 40734
439
19th. December,
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to
G. M.
20th.
Shanghal
1.20 3.0. Joint Our 115 am-Propose hand Governor
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oopy of historical memorandum, and state if Chinese ousted
from Hongkong they would certainly object Company continue
work Woosung line, probably alse Fooohow line, and unleas
British force landed Shanghai guard line would doubtless
take possession or out, as inclined to take high handed
action.
Consider present time most inopportune for such
change.
Mention Tong's letter, and consequent Resolution
Understand Minister's reason deleting
by Consular Body.
Hongkong was that he objected Hongkong being mentioned with
other stations worked under Revolutionary auspices.