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Canton, 22th July, 1871. (Recoinet 22: Jerly, 1871.)

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H. Ms. Consul (P. J. Hughes, Esqrt) Colonial Secretary (Honble: J Gardiner Merstin)

Canton _ Disturbances at Report of - arising from alleged distribution by Missionaries and Foreigners of noxious Medicines.__

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(Copy:) Mr. Austin to W. Consul Angles.

No 362.

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Colonial Seevitary's Office,

24th July, 1874.

I have the honor to acknowledge

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the receipt of your despatch of the 22. Instant, drawing attention to the -agitation prevailing in the districts ... adjoining Canton, and to that which might be anticipated in the City itself unless active measures were

taken by

the Chinese Authorities to allay excitement and to detect and bring to justice the parties circulating pluonnels which the Missionaries and Persigner

B. J. Hughes, Esq

H. Ms. Consul

Canton