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Paraphrase of a telegram from the Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretary of State for the
Colonies.
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(Received, Colonial Office, 4.5 p.m.,5th August 1913)
A mutiny occurred amongst some troops
at Canton on August 4th. Two companies of 25th Regiment Punjabis have been sent to protect
Shameen.
appeared.
Ming
Governor General Chank ang Ting has dis-
His family have come here. If he comes
I ask to be allowed to deport him.
The Provincial Council has rescinded declaration of independence, the Second in Command of the Troops has been elected Acting Governor and order is restored for present. But he is member of Kwomintang so probably is disloyal to the President of Republic.
No news of advance of General Lung.` Chinese here and in Canton are rejoiced
at the prospect of collapse of the revolt.
In the interests of order and trade of the Colony of Hong Kong I recommend strongly that His Majesty's Government should urge President of the Republic to seize the opportunity to send a capable, experienced and loyal official as Governor General of Canton, and to replace various Com- missioners of Departments there, except Police Commissioner who is capable, by men of some degree of honesty, capacity and experience.
I would also urge that in order to pre- vent further intrigues and disturbance of the peace the steps recommended in my cypher telegram of 26th July should now be taken.
MAY.