C.O. 450 DOMESTIC.
at Sham Chun, I am directed by Her Majesty's
Secretary of State to acquaint you with 4 news which were
stated in my Despatch
that he adheres to the
individual.
better of
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by the 24th of June and which have been Communicated to the Chinese Government,
Now
that the territory held by the Hongkong Government outside the Colonial Extension must be retained for the present, and that the attitude of Her Majesty's Government in regard to that territory will greatly depend upon the conduct of the Chinese Government in other matters now under discussion at Peking.
I am,
Sir, Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Francis Bertie
1 Confidential Paper.
6-15040-12-63 Confidential Paper.
HONG KONG
No. 19548
Nanning
(Subject.)
RECO 19543
RECO 26 JUL 19
+ West River
And extract from Bachov Intelligence Report.
Mr. Lucas
(Minutes.)
I annex a map on which the principal places referred to in this are marked. This all tends to confirm the opinion that the opening of the West River is essential in order to send the trade of the Kwang-Si Province to Hong Kong and Canton instead of to Shanghai by the route that the Gunboat, Sandpiper has been engaged in patrolling against West River pirates. A little while ago a pirate junks were put by...
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6-15040-12-63
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HONG KONG
No. 19548
Nanning
(Subject.)
RECO
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REGO 26 JUL 19
+ West River
And extract from Bachov Intelligenc Reportrop
Mr. Lucas
(Minutes.)
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