TELEGRAM from the Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretary of State for the Colonies-Dutert February, 1918.
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(Received Colonial Office 2.20 p. 27th February,
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1918). REL 27 EB 18
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Regret to report toss of nearly 600 lives large majority of Chinese at race course yesterday owing to collapse of temporary stand due to panic and subsequent fire. As far as can be ascertained no European killed. Would be glad if this may be publish- ed in press.
KAY.