CO129-294 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [10-12] — Page 325

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to retain The rebels say they have allies all over Hong-Kong, the "Empress" & Coast steamers & even men who are in the Govt Service.

What steps have the Chinese Govt taken in regard to the matter?

Two war junks were despatched by General Ho of Canton to visit Sham Chun but as they reached the mouth of the Sham Chun river they saw that the rebels were in strong force so that they had to retire.

What steps have been taken by the Sanon Magistrate?

At present the Sanon Magistrate has asked General Ho to send 400 soldiers to Namtau to give protection.

What plan will the rebels adopt for the capture of Hong-Kong?

They intend to hire 500 houses in different quarters throughout Hong-Kong & when the time comes set the places on fire simultaneously. The rebels will then make a general uprising.

What is the general outline of the rebel's proclamations?

The following is the substance of them; -

"Since Our Emperor has leased to the English our territory it is the duty of our brethren to hold the land ourselves, collect troops, gather taxes & govern it between ourselves. Those who can, must be the masters of the country.

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Page 12 I 322 to retain The rebels say they have allies all over Hong-Kong, the "Empress" & Coast steamers & even men who are in the Govt Service. What steps have the Chinese Govt taken in regard to the matter? Two war junks were despatched by General Ho of Canton to visit Sham Chun but as they reached the mouth of the Sham Chun river they saw that the rebels were in strong force so that they had to retire. What steps have been taken by the Sanon Magistrate? At present the Sanon Magistrate has asked General Ho to send 400 soldiers to Namtau to give protection. What plan will the rebels adopt for the capture of Hong-Kong? They intend to hire 500 houses in different quarters throughout Hong-Kong & when the time comes set the places on fire simultaneously. The rebels will then make a general uprising. What is the general outline of the rebel's proclamations? The following is the substance of them; - "Since Our Emperor has leased to the English our territory it is the duty of our brethren to hold the land ourselves, collect troops, gather taxes & govern it between ourselves. Those who can, must be the masters of the country. Page 1 1
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12 I 322 to retain The rebels say they have allies all over Hong-Kong, the "Empress" & Coast steamers & even men who are in the .K. Govt Service. What steps have the Chinese Govt taken in regard to the matter? Two war junks were despatched by General Ho of Canton to visit Shaq Chun but as they reached the mouth of the Sham Chun river they saw that the rebels were in strong force so that they had to retire. What steps have been taken by the Sanon Magistrate? At present the Sanon Magistrate has asked General Ho to send 400 soldiers to Namtau to give protection, What plan will the rebels adopt for the capture of Jong-Kong? They intend to hire 500 houses in different quarters throughout Hong-Kong & when the time comes set the places on fire simultaneously. The rebels will then make a general uprising. What is the general outline of the rebel's procla- mations? The following is the substance of them; - "Since Our Emperor has leased to the English our territory it is the duty of our brethren to hold the land ourselves, collect troops, gather taxes & govern it between ourselves. Those who can, must be the masters of the country. 1 1
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322

to retain The rebels say they have allies all

over Hong-Kong, the "Empress" & Coast steamers

& even men who are in the .K. Govt Service.

What steps have the Chinese Govt taken in regard

to the matter?

Two war junks were despatched by General Ho of

Canton to visit Shaq Chun but as they reached the

mouth of the Sham Chun river they saw that the rebels

were in strong force so that they had to retire.

What steps have been taken by the Sanon Magistrate?

At present the Sanon Magistrate has asked General

Ho to send 400 soldiers to Namtau to give protection,

What plan will the rebels adopt for the capture of

Jong-Kong?

They intend to hire 500 houses in different

quarters throughout Hong-Kong & when the time

comes set the places on fire simultaneously. The

rebels will then make a general uprising.

What is the general outline of the rebel's procla-

mations?

The following is the substance of them; -

"Since Our Emperor has leased to the English our

territory it is the duty of our brethren to hold

the land ourselves, collect troops, gather taxes

& govern it between ourselves. Those who can, must

be the masters of the country.

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