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HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S CONSULATE GENERAL

CANTON.

July 25th, 1903.

In connection with the present situation in Kwang-tung and Kwang-hsi, I beg to report that I learn from a reliable source that Mr. McWade, United States Consul General, has telegraphed to his Minister in Peking and to his Government in Washington somewhat alarming reports as to the safety of the foreign community and of Canton City generally in the absence of the Viceroy with so many of the local troops in Kwang-hsi.

So seriously has the United States Consul General taken the situation that he has ordered the United States Ship "Callao" to return immediately from Wuchow. I also learn that the French Consul, Monsieur Doire, meditates a similar step but of a less alarming character.

I can only say that for my own part, I see no occasion for uneasiness in the Delta.

It is true

alter Townley, Esq.,

&c.,

&c..

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HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S CONSULATE GENERAL CANTON. July 25th, 1903. In connection with the present situation in Kwang-tung and Kwang-hsi, I beg to report that I learn from a reliable source that Mr. McWade, United States Consul General, has telegraphed to his Minister in Peking and to his Government in Washington somewhat alarming reports as to the safety of the foreign community and of Canton City generally in the absence of the Viceroy with so many of the local troops in Kwang-hsi. So seriously has the United States Consul General taken the situation that he has ordered the United States Ship "Callao" to return immediately from Wuchow. I also learn that the French Consul, Monsieur Doire, meditates a similar step but of a less alarming character. I can only say that for my own part, I see no occasion for uneasiness in the Delta. It is true alter Townley, Esq., &c., &c..

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> 6126. Sir:- C. C. 33533 Red 9 SEP 03 315 HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S CONSULATE GENERAL CANTON. July 25th, 1903. In connection with the present situation in Fwang-tung and Kwang-hal, I beg to report that I learn from a reliable source that Mr. Mc Wade, United States Consul General, has telegraphed to his Minis- ter in Peking and to his Government in Washington somewhat alarming reports as to the safety of the for- eign community and of Canton City generally in the absence of the Viceroy with so many of the local troops in Kwang-hai. So seriously has the United States Consul General taken the situation that he has ordered the United States Ship "Callao" to return immediately from Wuchow. I also learn that the French Consul, Monsieur Doire, meditates a similar step but of a less alarming character. I can only say that for my own part, I see no occasion for uneasiness in the Delta. It is true the alter Townley, Esq., &C., &C..

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6126.

Sir:-

C. C.

33533

Red 9 SEP 03

315

HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S CONSULATE GENERAL

CANTON.

July 25th, 1903.

In connection with the present situation in

Fwang-tung and Kwang-hal, I beg to report that I

learn from a reliable source that Mr. Mc Wade, United

States Consul General, has telegraphed to his Minis-

ter in Peking and to his Government in Washington

somewhat alarming reports as to the safety of the for-

eign community and of Canton City generally in the

absence of the Viceroy with so many of the local

troops in Kwang-hai.

So seriously has the United

States Consul General taken the situation that he has

ordered the United States Ship "Callao" to return

immediately from Wuchow. I also learn that the

French Consul, Monsieur Doire, meditates a similar

step but of a less alarming character.

I can only say that for my own part, I see no

occasion for uneasiness in the Delta.

It is true

the

alter Townley, Esq.,

&C.,

&C..

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