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Keenest interest is evinced by the

Resident

better class of Chinese who

are

waiting to see whether the Brilish Governenent or the Provincial

Treasurer of Cauton will prevail

in a matter that is

in a

occurring

British Colony, a place

that is described sometimes

and is believed by recany. Chinese to be held only sufferance. The prosperity of this

- very large

Colony

is iwa.

Muasure dice to the

security

e feeling of

hitherto entertained by

Chinese residents, which has

attracted them here in large unübers and has induced

them to remain and

establish themalves in

business. It would be a

serious

thing if this feeling

were to be in

of security way impaired,

and

any

I fear

that

that it will have received

severe

El

shock unless serious

notice istieken of the threats

мои

-employed by the Chinese Authorities in the attempt to

exerciee exer

e jurisdiction

over

the

Director of a Hongkong public

institution; and unless some

The

guarantee is obtained. against the assumption of euch jurisdiction in future.

Having

7.

now stated

my views, I place the matter

hande in

in your.

confidence that

take

you

fuell

ཛྫི

will

every proper and

recessary step to protect this portion of Her Majestyje. dominions and its devizens

the unauthorized

from

interference of the Canton

Authorities.

8.

I have the honour

to