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have doubtless been reported to the Foreign Office

& the Admiralty. The British Steamer Lungkiang

when proceeding through a channel connecting the

Pearl & West Rivers was fired upon when passing

Luklao, & one of her crew was wounded. 1.M.S. Robin

was prepared to escort her back by the same channel

but the Consul at Canton telegraphed that she

must not return by that route, 1. M. S.Robin on

proceeding to Luklao had stones thrown at her from

the Bank. No steps appear to have been taken to

secure immediate punishment, & such incidents are

not calculated to maintain the prestige of

Great Britain in the Canton district.

I have the honour to be

Sir

Your most obedient

humble servant

Henry AMake

Governor,

&C.