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put down, still, the originators and leaders, if they see any seemingly want of vigilance on the part of the Authorities, might again instigate mischief. The harbour, particularly the Kowloon side must be will watched, and this reason

for this

I

should like the Launch, which at

{

times guards the Quarantine

ground

to be relieved from that

duty.

in

Another reason for the advisability of having the Military on duty the Chinese quarter is, that a good

pending

many cases are still Police Court and until

they

are

at the

decided the excitement will not be

altogether abated.

(signed) T. C. Dempster, foting Captain Duperintendent of Police.

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This is important, as it is Known

that dunke laden with gunpowder

He have been in readiness to

come over to assist

in

burning the

French mail steamers, and the

public buildings in the city.

Another