CO129-403 - Governor Sir May Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1913 [8-10] — Page 10

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In the meantime I regret to report that the leading members of Kuo Ling Teng in this Colony have by no means ceased their intrigue. One of them r. Chan Chik-yue openly boasted on the 4th. instant that they would "sweep South Chine. clean".

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I see no prospect of perament peace in the Kwangtung Province or of an abiding revival of trade in South China until a strong and efficient Goverment és established st Canton and this Colony ceases to be used as a base for political intrique in the net bouring Republic. This opinion is shared by the respectable Chinese Merchants here, and I am informed that if I were to press for it I could obtain an almost wanilous resolu- -tion of the District Watcmen Committee in favour of the deporte- -tion of leaders of the uo Ming Tang whether resident here or visitors in the Colony. I do not like to apply the pres ́ure because an upen expression of their views might bring trouble upon them here or in China.

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The foregoing remarks will explain to you why

I considered it desirable to address to you my cypher telegram of

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the 5th. instant of which a copy is enclosed.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your lost obedient, humble servant,

Romay

Covernor,c..

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