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trained cadets have been the chief factor in bringing to a
successful issue the two recent Cantonese campaigns, against
Waichow and Swatow and against the Yunnanese in Canton, and
it is certain that the Russians are training and equipping
an already formidable fighting force which may soon develop
into an army able to menace the whole of China. If the
Chinese find themselves unable to suppress this movement,
it is impossible to foretelà what may happen but I fear
that there is no doubt that the interests both of this
Colony and of Great Britain in the Far East will be sriously
endangered!
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
B.E. Stutts.
Governor, &c.