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Sir.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
Hongkong, 17th January, 1919.
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I have the honour to enclose a copy of a report addressed by Inspector Gordon to the Captain Superintendent of Police regarding the removal of the Chinese Gunboat "Kwong Lee" from the Typhoon Shelter at Yaumati yesterday.
The Captain of the "Kwong Lee* was on shore about 1.00 p.m. when a sailor from the ship reported to him that some men in a launch had come from Canton and were unmooring the Gunboat. General Lung's Secretary had in the meantime applied to the Commordore for assistance, but as there was no Naval vessel with steam up it was impossible to render any assistance and the only available Police Launch was sent with the result stated in the report.
I should be obliged if you would enquire of the Authorities in Canton the reason for this extraordinary proceeding and, if you concur, insist on the Gunboat being returned to Hongkong immediate ly.
I have, &c..
(Signed) CLAUD SEVERN,
Officer Administering the Government.
Jamieson Esq., C.M.G., LL.D.
Hie Britamic Majesty's Consul-General,
CANTON.
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