no radical change in the attitude of the higher officials towards us; in- deed, there is to-day rather a retura to the attitude of 16 years ago, to the bad old days of Commissioner Yeh in whose modera prototype, Viceroy Shum, very little difference seems to exist. (Loud applauze.)
Mr. T. F. Hough said: Mr. Chair- nan and gentlemon,--When I cane here this afternoon it was not my intention to speak, but perhaps a few words from ms might not be out of place. The temporate outer in which this resolution has been put before the meeting, gentlemon, ant seconded, must commend itreli to every one. Personally, I think that they have not gono far enough. When we see our kith and kin done to death at our own doors almost, vigorous action becomes necessary. (Hear, hear.) Supineness must dis- appear altogether, and we ought to impress our Government that the lives and property of their subjects out here should have adequate and ample protection. (Applause.) With these few remarks, I beg to support the resolution.
There was no further discussion, and the resolution was put to the meeting and carried
The Chairman: I may tell you, gentlemen, that last Monday your Committee undertook through my- self to wire home to the London Branch explaining that the only reason why the British flag is being maintained on the West River in dur to the fact that hitherto it bunu kimen regarded as protected. Everybody thought so, but this new outrage has dispelled that idea and jeopardised gur chance of being able to maintain the flag on the river. A telegram putting that briefly was sent to the London Branch on Monday, We have had no reply, but we hope it will have stimulated the people at home to take prompt measures, which we know they have done. (Applause.)
The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairmau.
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