CO129-242 - Governor Des Voeus Acting Governor Stewart - 1889 [8-12] — Page 139

Enclosure 4.

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HD. M.Corrsul, Canton, Colofonial decretory.

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Sir,

19547

OCT 9

H.13. M. Consitate Canton, 6th August, 1889.

I have the honour to enclove

for the information of His Excellency the Governor translation of the Viceroy' reply to my despatch drawing his attention to the recent violation of British

of British Territonal rights at Howloon.

His Excellency will see that the...

Viceroy denies the fact alleging that the

men were arrested on Chinese soil and

moreover that he had given strict orders to avoid any

stating

British Territory

I have...

violation of

(Signed) (hal. Alabaster,

Consul

The Honourable

Frederick Hewart H.

Hongkong

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