16 Tajen,
FOREIGN OFFICE,
0.0.
26701
Par 3 NOV 96,
179
October 31st, 1896.
Sir:-
I have had the honour to receive your Note of the 26th instant respecting the existence of secret societies in the South of China, and requesting that the authorities at Hong Kong may be instructed to exercise special vigilance over persons resident in that Colony who are connected with such organizations.
1
It is certainly the wish of Her Majesty's Government to do all that is legally in their power to prevent any British territory being used for preparing conspiracies against the Chinese Government or its officers.
As regards the proceedings of certain persons last autumn, which seem to have been directed against the authorities at Canton, I am informed &c., &c., &c. that
16 Tajen,
FOREIGN OFFICE,
0.0.
26701
Par 3 NOV 96,
179
October 31st, 1896.
Sir:-
I have had the honour to receive your Note of
the 26th instant respecting the existence of secrot
societies in the South of China, and requesting
that the authorities at Hong Kong may be instructed
to exercise special vigilance over persons resident
in that Colony who are connected with such organiza-
tions.
1
It is certainly the wish of Her Majesty's
Government to do all that is legally in their power
to prevent any British territory being used for pre-
paring conspiracies against the Chinese Government
or iss officers.
As regards the proceedings of certain persons
last autumn,
which seem to have been directed
against the authorities at Canton, I am informed
&c.,
&C.,
&c.
that
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