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C.O. 16557 Paco Rat 27 JUN 19 508

There can be no doubt that by disseminating such libels as are contained in the petition the petitioners have helped to invite people and to work up resistance to British Authority,

As regards the action of the San On Magistrate, he should certainly be punished for had he acted as he ought to have done, he could have at once issued a notice denying the libels and have dealt with those guilty of having given currency to them. Instead of so acting, he receives the petition and says he will enquire into the truth of the statements thus encouraging the Petitioners to create trouble.

In the petition it is stated that the Petitioners intend to present a petition to the authorities at Canton. Our Consul there ought to be able to ascertain what petitions have been presented from the new territory or its neighbourhood and to obtain copies of them. I have reason to believe that at least two petitions have been presented. They may show that the Viceroy knew more than he pretends to have known and that he took no steps to prevent trouble arising.

(Sa.) J.H.STEWART LOCKHART. Col.Secretary.

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C.O. 16557 Paco Rat 27 JUN 19 508 There can be no doubt that by disseminating such libels as are contained in the petition the petitioners have helped to invite people and to work up resistance to British Authority, As regards the action of the San On Magistrate, he should certainly be punished for had he acted as he ought to have done, he could have at once issued a notice denying the libels and have dealt with those guilty of having given currency to them. Instead of so acting, he receives the petition and says he will enquire into the truth of the statements thus encouraging the Petitioners to create trouble. In the petition it is stated that the Petitioners intend to present a petition to the authorities at Canton. Our Consul there ought to be able to ascertain what petitions have been presented from the new territory or its neighbourhood and to obtain copies of them. I have reason to believe that at least two petitions have been presented. They may show that the Viceroy knew more than he pretends to have known and that he took no steps to prevent trouble arising. (Sa.) J.H.STEWART LOCKHART. Col.Secretary. 475

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C.O. 16557 Paco Rat 27 JUN 19 508 There can be no doubt that by disseminating such libels as are contained in the petition the petitioners have helpedto invite people and to work up resistance to British Authority, As regards the action of the San On Magistrate, he 'should certainly be punished for had he acted as he ought to have done, he could have at once issued a notice denying the libels and have dealt with those guilty of having given currency to them. Instead of so acting, he recaives the petition and says he will enquire into the truth of the state- ments timus encouraging the Petitioners to create trouble. In the petition it is stated that the Petitioners intend to present a petition to the authorities at Canton. our Consul there ought to be able to ascertain what petitions have been presented from the new territory or its neighbourhood and to obtain copies of them. I have reason to believe that at least two petitions have been presented. They may show that the Viceroy knew more than he pretends to have known and that he took no steps to prevent trouble ari- sing. (Sa.) J.H.STEVART LOCKHART. Col.Secretary. 475

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Paco Rat 27 JUN 19

508

There can be no doubt that by disseminating such libels as are contained in the petition the petitioners have helpedto invite people and to work up resistance to British Authority,

As regards the action of the San On Magistrate,

he 'should certainly be punished for had he acted as he ought to have done, he could have at once issued a notice denying the libels and have dealt with those guilty of having given currency to them. Instead of so acting, he recaives the petition and says he will enquire into the truth of the state- ments timus encouraging the Petitioners to create trouble.

In the petition it is stated that the Petitioners intend to present a petition to the authorities at Canton.

our Consul there ought to be able to ascertain

what petitions have been presented from the new territory or its neighbourhood and to obtain copies of them. I have reason to believe that at least two petitions have been presented. They may show that the Viceroy knew more than he pretends to have known and that he took no steps to prevent trouble ari-

sing.

(Sa.) J.H.STEVART LOCKHART.

Col.Secretary.

475

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