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The other day a French official, with seven stripes, requested the Brigadier-General to deliver up Naniang as a station for troops. The French also demanded three cannon which they threw into water to make a foundation for piers. 21 SEP 39
Position of the French at Kuangchouwan,
In a report on the topography of Kuangchouwan, the Wu Chaap Magistrate states that there are no French vessels anchored, nor French troops quartered within 30 li of Kuangchouwan itself. But at Pei Yai Ling, which is over 30 li from Kuangchouwan, there is a small French gun-boat and a few soldiers. French vessels are constantly coming to Hai Tou Hsü, in Sui Ch'i district, about 40 li from Kuangchouwan, and there are in temple at Ma Hsieh Hsün several hundred troops occupying the forts there. 40 li from Kuangchouwan, there is a French office with twenty of the Monkay troops.
The Magistrate goes on to suggest the opening of Men T'ou (also called Shin Mên) a flourishing market, and of Nao Chou Island, as Treaty ports.
He further states that on the 18th April, three French men-of-war, carrying about 1,000 men, and having on board three high naval officials from Annam, arrived off Hai Tou to make inspection, but, hearing that the plague was prevalent, they left without landing or holding any communication with the Chinese officials.
Reconnoitring by French Vessels.
Telegram from the Viceroy to the Grand Council.
April 26, 1899. To-day several French men-of-war suddenly came into Pakhoi and Kuangchouwan without giving notice. I do not know what their intentions may be, but I am of opinion that they are purposely delaying the delimitation of the boundary which has not yet been determined, in spite of our oft repeated requests. The present proceedings of the French inspire suspicion and one cannot feel certain that, having obtained an inch, they are not looking forward to taking an ell. This is a matter for grave anxiety, and as they neither allow any interference, nor yield to attempts to remove them, it really looks as if, having obtained a foothold, they do not intend to budge. I therefore address your Excellencies with all possible speed, and beg that you will at once ask for the Imperial instructions in the matter and inform me by telegram.
G. D. PITZIPIOS, Vice-Consul,
(Signed)
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No. 5.
Mr. Bax-Ironside to the Marquess of Salisbury.(Received September 3.)
(No. 216. Confidential.) My Lord,
Peking, July 18, 1899.
I HAVE the honour to inclose, herewith, to your Lordship, extracts from an Intelligence Report drawn up by Her Majesty's Vice-Consul at Canton, respecting the recent disturbances in connection with the taking over of the Hong Kong Extension and the attitude of the Chinese local authorities on that occasion.
Your Lordship will not fail to note that the instructions which His Excellency sent to his subordinates were only issued after the disturbances in connection with the taking over of the Hong Kong Extension had taken place and were doubtless written in consequence of the great pressure brought to bear on the Tsung-li Yamên as reported in my despatches Nos. 82 and 110, Confidential, to your Lordship.
I have, &c.
(Signed)
H. O. BAX-IRONSIDE.
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The other day a French official, with seven stripes, requested the Brigadier-General to deliver up Naniang as a station for troops. The French also demanded three 21 SEP 39 cannon which they threw into water to make a foundation for piers.
Position of the French at Kuangchouwan,
In a report on the topography of Kuangchouwan, the Wu Chaap Magistrate states that there are no French vessels anchored, nor French troops quartered within 30 li of Kuangchouwan itself. But at Pei Yai Ling, which is over 30 from Kuangchouwan, there is a small French gun-boat and a few soldiers. French vesels are constantly coming to Hai Tou Hsü, in Sui Ch' district, about 40 li from Kuangchouwan, and there are In temple at Ma Hsieh Hsün several hundred troops occupying the forts there. 40 hi from Kuangchouwan, there is a French office with twenty of the Monkay troops.
The Magistrate goes on to suggest the opening of Men T'ou (also called Shin Mên) a flourishing market, and of Nao Chou Island, as Treaty ports.
He further states that on the 18th April, three French men-of-war, carrying about 1,000 men, and having on board three high naval officials from Annam, arrived off Hai Tou to make inspection, but, bearing that the plague was prevalent, they left without landing or holding any communication with the Chinese officials.
Reconnoitring by French Vessels.
Telegram from the Viceroy to the Grand Council.,
April 26, 1899. To-day several French men-of-war suddenly came into Pakhoi and Kuangchouwan without giving notice I do not know what their intentions may be, but I any of opinion that they are purposely delaying the delimitation of the boundary which has not yet been determined, in spite of our oft repeated requests. The present proceedings of the French inspire suspicion and one cannot feel certain that, having obtained an inch, they are not looking forward to taking an ell. This is a matter for grave auxiety, and as they neither allow any interference, nor yield to attempts to remove them, it really looks as if, having obtained a foothold, they do not intend to budge. I therefore address your Excellencies with all possible speed, and beg that you will at once ask for the Imperial instructions in the matter and inform me by telegram.
G. D. PITZIPIOS, Vice-Consul,
(Signed)
561
No. 5.
Mr. Baz-Ironside to the Marquess of Salisbury.(Received September 3.)
(No. 216. Confidential.) My Lord,
Peking, July 18, 1899.
I HAVE the honour to inclose, herewith, to your Lordship, extracts from an Intelligence Report drawn up by Her Majesty's Vice-Consul at Canton, respecting the recent disturbances in connection with the taking over of the Hong Kong Extension and the attitude of the Chinese local authorities on that occasion.
Your Lordship will not fail to note that the instructions which His Excellency sent to his subordinates were only issued after the disturbances in connection with the taking over of the Hong Kong Extension had taken place and were doubtless written in consequence of the great pressure brought to bear on the Tsung-li Yamên as reported in my despatches Nos. 82 and 110, Confidential, to your Lordship.
I have, &c.
(Signed)
H. O. BAX-IRONSIDE.
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