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sacence of that anti-British feeling in Canton, which we

have striven so hard during the past six months to allay.

I trust that my action in refusing to intervene

as requested by Mesars Butterfield and Swire may mest with

your approval. As soon as I can learn hat steps the

Viceroy and the Portuguese Consul are taking with regrd

to the agitation, I will ask for your instructions aa

to the course I should pursue in the matter.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedimt humble servant,

(89%)

Harry St. Fo.

Acting Consul-General.

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