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removal of the Viceroy Chou Fu and the reappointment

of Ts'en to Canton. Until the disorganization pro-

duced by this change has subsided there is little pros-

pect of succeeding in giving effect to the scheme, but

I shall not fail to urge strongly on the Wai Wu Pu the

necessity of carrying out the arrangements as described

in my previous despatch.

I am sending copies of this despatch, confiden-

tially, to the Governor of Hongkong, Admiral Moore, and

His Majesty's Consul General at Canton.

(Signed)

I have &c.,

J. N. Jordan.