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may be in its power any attempt of Chinese Provincial

Officials to violate British territorial rights in the

future.

3.

Should Your Excellency think fit to make such

a representation, it might be well to point out that

while it is entirely against the intention of this Gov-

ernment that its territory should be used as a centre

of action against the peace of the neighbouring pro-

vinces of China, it reasonably expects that the Govern-

ments of those provinces, far from inciting, will do

their best to prevent persons within their borders con-

spiring to commit detestable crimes in Hongkong. It

might also be desirable to point out the evil fate that

has pursued the majority of those that were inculpated

in the murder of Yeung Kui Wan and that in several

cases they have added to their guilt of participation

in that crime by the subsequent commission of serious

and even capital offences within the jurisdiction of

China.

(Signed)

I have, &c.,

M. Nathan.

Governor, etc.