SECRET
Considerations to be advanced in connection with German occupation of certain territory for 10 miles round a German wireless station.
Before buffering any representations to the Chinese Government regarding the attitude of the people of Canton, we should study carefully the views of Her Majesty's Minister at Peking and the Count.
The Viceroy should be informed that he will be held responsible for any outrage; finally, the G.O.C. will wish to know what line we should take now.
At first, we should consult their wishes as to what instructions shall be given to the Commodore, adding that a further letter will be addressed to them shortly on the general question.
Paraphrase of a telegram from Sir Claude MacDonald, Peking.
(Received 12.25 p.m. 31st May 1899.) EASTERN No. 66.
COLONIAL OFFICE
Letter from German Consul at Canton states that inhabitants of the Tung Kung district are beginning to attack British. Another report is that they are arming in fear of attack from German Mission. Requests that Chinese Govt be informed that British Mission station at Lien Chow is in danger. It is quite near to Sham Chun. I consider it unadvisable that Germany should be afforded the opportunity of intervention. I shall support them if attacked. The reports are probably exaggerated, and the uneasiness arises from uncertainty as to pending boundary settlement. It will subside when the boundary is settled.
Blake.
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