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Paraphrase.

Telegram. Governor 3ir Honry A.Blake to Mr.Chamberlain.

Received Colonial Office 7.26.p.m.27th October,1900.

I have been informed that the Franch have on-

gaged a steamer of the Marty line to take 1000 troops from Haiphong to Canton. There are two French men-of-

war in the harbour here.