532.
2.
Kuangtung and owing to the fact that they were urgently require
ed for river patrol work in connection with piracy.
As regards the Vai Chiao Fu Note of July 22nd.,
I have
called Mr. Severn's attention to the protest of the Chinese Go?»
ernment against the surrender of the arms and ammunition and have
unked for details upon which to base a reply.
I have the honour to be,
with the highest respect,
Yy Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,