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Cypher to W. Founde, Peking, F.O. April 15. Sent at 3:30 pm. No. 69.

Govr of Hongkong telegraphs that matches which every territory on Monday undertook to protect were burnt yesterday at Taipoh. Preparations are being made for ceremony of taking over. Our Colonial Secretary has been informed that bad spirit has developed & disturbances are apprehended. British troops have been instructed to act with forbearance but if attacked, authority must be asserted.

Impress upon Yamên necessity of attending to precautions against any troubles.

Received C.O. 9037 & Rec 17 APR 99

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305 Cypher to W. Founde, Peking, F.O. April 15. Sent at 3:30 pm. No. 69. Govr of Hongkong telegraphs that matches which every territory on Monday undertook to protect were burnt yesterday at Taipoh. Preparations are being made for ceremony of taking over. Our Colonial Secretary has been informed that bad spirit has developed & disturbances are apprehended. British troops have been instructed to act with forbearance but if attacked, authority must be asserted. Impress upon Yamên necessity of attending to precautions against any troubles. Received C.O. 9037 & Rec 17 APR 99

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305 Cypher to W. Founde, Peking, F.0. thril 15. gg at $30pm.. N. 69. Goor of Hougtong telegraphs that matcheds which every territory on Monday undertook to protect were buint yesterday at Taipoh Pepeaking are being made for ceremony of talling over out Colonial Senetary has been informed that bad spinet has pveloped & disturbances and apprehended. British troops have been instructed to act with forbearance but if attached. authority must be asserted. Impress upon Yamên necessity of adefur to precautions Hainst any troubles. Rece C.O. 9037 & Rec 17 APR 99

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Cypher to W. Founde, Peking, F.0. thril 15. gg at $30pm.. N. 69. Goor of Hougtong telegraphs that matcheds which every

territory

on Monday undertook to protect were buint yesterday at Taipoh Pepeaking are being made for ceremony of talling over out Colonial Senetary has been informed that bad spinet has pveloped & disturbances and apprehended. British troops have been instructed to act with forbearance but if attached. authority must be asserted.

Impress upon Yamên necessity of adefur to precautions

Hainst any

troubles.

Rece

C.O.

9037

Rec 17 APR 99

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