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me that on the 1st September the s.s. "Hoinam" - passed Samun with 800 troops for Sharmei from Canton, and that on the same day the s.5. "Hoicheung" passed Samm with 600 troops also from Canton. This indicates that the Canton Government has recently reinforced its garrison in the neighbourhood of Swatow.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

Governor, &c.