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Decvpher Sir J. Jordan (Peking) September 27th.
D. 11. 40 pm September 27th,
R. 10.40 pra September 27th.
No. 223.
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Telegram from G.0.C. at Singapore Soptember
26th sent to me and Shanghai.
I have asked his Majet w's Consul-General at
Shanghal if he has any confimaution.
Lust reports I have received of manufactu, e of explosives by Gomans on Pootoo Island were based on information given by an individual whom Government it Hong Kong do not consider reliable. Stops are being taken to watch matter and I propose to send permanent consular officer to ing-Po.
Fis Majesty's Consul-General at Tunan telogiphs that all Austrian, all ox-employ ́e of the Chinese maritime Customs, with 3 Germans have been held up by Chinese authorities west of Szemao. They were supposed to be making for the frontier of Tong-King and as
are said to have a certain quantity of arms and ammunition,
On Joint representations which French Kinister and myself (? group omitted) mude, Chinese Goverment are sending a military officer from here, he will be joined by French officer. Chinese Government assent that movements of party are being carefull watched. hajesty's Consul General at Yunan vill keep Burma Tully informed.
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Repeated to Inha and Singapore.
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