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C O. 11030

RECP VALGE 30 JUN 31!

Government House,

Houghong, 19 May 1900

corner to Secretary of State.

My Lord,

Referring to my despatch No. 237 of April 22, and No. 361 of May 4, and previous despatches concerning the Police at HongKong, I have the honour to append herewith a report, dated April 19,

...

Right Honourable Earl of Derby,

...

as given in the local Press

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