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incident, explanations were demanded, and an ample apology offered. No damage was sustained by the "Kutwo," nor any casualties among her crew.
The position of the foreign colony at Kuling has continued to occupy the attention of His Majesty's Legation. Warships of at least four nationalities continue in touch with a signalling party which was sent up to that place at the beginning of last week, and should be amply sufficient to cope with any situation which may arise.
I would add, in conclusion, that the revolutionary movement continues its course without showing any indication of the existence of anti-foreign feeling.
I have, &c.
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No. 119.
B. ALSTON,
Sir,
Colonial Office to Foreign Office.-(Received August 11.)
Downing Street, August 9, 1913.
I AM directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to transmit to you, with reference to letter to the Colonial Office of the 5th August, 1913, copy of a telegram to the Governor of Hong Kong on the subject of the protection of the Chinese section of the Canton-Kowloon Railway.
Enclosure in No. 119.
I am, &c.
JOHN ANDERSON.
(Telegraphic.) P.
Mr. Harcourt to Governor Sir F. May,
YOUR telegram of 29th July.
Downing Street, August 7, 1913.
Foreign Office concur in desirability of protection of Chinese section of railway provided the military authorities consider it feasible and force at Hong Kong sufficient.
Please inform me as early as possible if it is decided to take definite action in the
matter.
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No. 120.
Mr. Alston to Sir Edward Grey. (Received August 13.) (No. 188.) (Telegraphic.) R.
WOOSUNG forts taken this morning.
Peking, August 13, 1913.
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No. 121.
Colonial Office to Foreign Office.-(Received August 15.)
Sir,
Downing Street, August 14, 1913. I AM directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to transmit to you a copy of a telegram from the Governor of Hong Kong on the subject of the situation in China.
I am, &c.
JOHN ANDERSON.
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