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Fox's despatch No. 88, General Series, of August 9th. "Enclosure in Sir John fordan's No. 300

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H.B.M. Consulate-General, Canton

August 9th. 1909.

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In my despatch No. 69 of June 18th. last, I reported

that Kesars Butterfield and wire had opened negotiations

with the Self Government Society, with a view to a settle-

ment of the "Fatshan" case.

I have delayed making a further report on this

mattor until now, partly because I have been kept in the

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dark as to the terms of the proposed settlemen,

partly

because I have hoped to be able to inform you that an undes

standing, satisfactory and creditable to all parties,

had been arrived at.

I much regret to have to report that these hopes

have not been fulfilled, that Hessrs Butterfield and Swire

have, in fact, come to an arrangement with the Self Govern-

ment Society which I can only describe as disgraceful.

In

N.Jordan K.C.B., K.C.H.G.,

&c., &c., &c.,

His Majesty's Minister,

Peking.