CO129-252 - Acting Governor Barker & Governor Sir Robinson & Public Offices - 1891 [12] — Page 391

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Y. I regret to think that no precautionary measures within the power of the Navy, could prevent a similar occurrence taking place tomorrow- responsibility seems of one to lie with the Hong- Kong

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