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PEKIN G.

C.O.

10230

RECO

& .*

Rest 25 APR 99

1899.

18th February,

315

My Lord:-

For some time past constant complaints have been made by the Hongkong Government and Her Majesty's Consuls at Canton, Samshui and Wuchow of the disgraceful prevalence of piracy in the Cantonese waters, both in the rivers and along the coast.

The Governor of Canton is singularly helpless in the matter and the evil continues to grow.

It has become a serious scandal and hindrance to trade, and it is to be feared that unless efficient steps are taken, some terrible outrage in which foreigners will suffer will take place.

I have therefore thought it my duty to address the Chinese Government in strong terms, calling upon them to see that proper measures are taken to put a stop to this dangerous state of affairs.

I ...

quess of Salisbury, K.G.,

C

&c.,

3

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PEKIN G. C.O. 10230 RECO & .* Rest 25 APR 99 1899. 18th February, 315 My Lord:- For some time past constant complaints have been made by the Hongkong Government and Her Majesty's Consuls at Canton, Samshui and Wuchow of the disgraceful prevalence of piracy in the Cantonese waters, both in the rivers and along the coast. The Governor of Canton is singularly helpless in the matter and the evil continues to grow. It has become a serious scandal and hindrance to trade, and it is to be feared that unless efficient steps are taken, some terrible outrage in which foreigners will suffer will take place. I have therefore thought it my duty to address the Chinese Government in strong terms, calling upon them to see that proper measures are taken to put a stop to this dangerous state of affairs. I ... quess of Salisbury, K.G., C &c., 3
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PEKIN G. C.O. 10230 RECO & .* Rest 25 APR 99 1899. 18th February, 315 My Lord:- For some time past constant complaints have been made by the Hongkong Government and Her Majesty's Consuls at Canton, Samshui and Wuchow of the disgraceful prevalence of piracy in, the Canton- ese waters, both in the rivers and along the coast. The Governor of Canton is singularly help- less in the matter and the evil continues to grow. It has become a serious scandal and hindrance to trade, and it is to be feared that unless efficient steps are taken, some terrible outrage in which for- eigners will suffer will take place. I have therefore thought it my duty to address the Chinese Government in strong terms, call- ing upon them to see that proper measures are taken to put a stop to this dangerous state of affairs. I quess of Salisbury, K.G., C &c., 3
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PEKIN G.

C.O.

10230

RECO

& .*

Rest 25 APR 99

1899.

18th February,

315

My Lord:-

For some time past constant complaints

have been made by the Hongkong Government and Her Majesty's Consuls at Canton, Samshui and Wuchow of the disgraceful prevalence of piracy in, the Canton- ese waters, both in the rivers and along the coast.

The Governor of Canton is singularly help- less in the matter and the evil continues to grow.

It has become a serious scandal and hindrance to

trade, and it is to be feared that unless efficient steps are taken, some terrible outrage in which for- eigners will suffer will take place.

I have therefore thought it my duty to

address the Chinese Government in strong terms,

call-

ing upon them to see that proper measures are taken

to put a stop to this dangerous state of affairs.

I

quess of Salisbury, K.G.,

C

&c.,

3

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