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been opened by the occupation of Swatow on the 16th September, but the Reds had at best a precarious hold there and the significance of the operation

remains to be seen.

B.I may mention that Prince Kung has very

recently arrived in the Colony from Shanghai with the avowed purpose of studying the local situation, with a view to devising measures to combat Bolshevism.

There is no doubt that Prince Kung, who has called upon me, is entirely sincere in his desire to give any assistance in his power in the present crisis,

but his presence here might become the source of

some embarrassment if the Reds were to take the

opportunity to publish the plausible suggestion

that this representative of the Imperial House of

China has come to Hongkong to plot with the British Imperialists the restoration of the monarchy. A hint is being conveyed to Prince Kung that it

would be as well for him to return to Shanghai.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient.humble servant,

7.2. Stubbs

Governor &c.

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