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extra troops to proceed under the personal command of the Ad-

miral in Command of the Bogue.

5. To-day I have received information that the rebels, who had retired from Shawan to Liung King, leaving

guards on the roads,had met and defeated a body of Chinese

troops coming from Kwai Shin to operate against them. The fight took place at Ta Woh Kong close to Liung Kung, and 20 Chinese soldiers are reported to have been killed. 2,500 troops have arrived at Sham Chun,300 of whom have gone to the North, probably to Tung Kun district. The rebels by latest reports

number about 2,000 men.

6. During the raid from Tam Sui to Shawan they have not plundered the houses but have levied blackmail, en-

listed men, and taken all the arms that they could find.

7. It is reported that disturbances have broken out in the province of Kwangsi.If this be true it would appear that the conspiracy against the present Government is wide-

spread, and serious developments affecting our interests may

be expected in Canton.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient

Humble Servant,

Henry Attake

GOVERNOR,&C.