official telegram upon which he had acted. They admitted
that his conduct had been perfectly regular, but said
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they had now gone so far that it was impossible for them to
retreat unless they received a guarantee that they
should not be punished for their actions. They demanded
the expulsion of the Bishop, and that immediate effect
should be given to the new rate of exchange by which
the dollar would be exchanged at 450 instead of 540 reis.
During the discussion which lasted for some time the crowd
outside became impatient and burst into the house where
the leaders were met on the stairs by Madene Marques and
im response to her expostulations withdrew. The Governor
not knowing what any moment might bring forth and feeling
that he acted under force majeure assented to the demands
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of the deputetion but with regard to the guarantee for
indemnity he stated that he could only grant it so far as
the local Government was concerned and had no power to
pledge the action of the Home Government in the matter.
After this event Senhor Marques again tendered his
resignation which was accepted and the Chief Justice Dr.
Vidal was appointed Acting Governor. Senhor Marques left
Macao for Hongkong, and on his arrival here I sent my
Aide-de-Camp to express my sympathy and invite him and
Madame
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