CO129-498-2 Canton boycott- opening of negotiations with the Canton Government 2-11-1925 - 23-12-1925 — Page 18

is due to the activities of certain Russian

Bolshevik emissaries now established in Canton

and plotting against both China and Great Britain. I strongly urge that the Canton Authorities inquire into the organisation and activities of these men against whose continued residence at Canton I take this opportunity of lodging an emphatic protest.

3.

I further request that these Russians should be expelled from Canton with a view to the restoration of friendly relations and of normal trade conditions between Canton and Hongkong.

4.

As regards Ch'en and Wei I ask you to state that it has been, and is, the traditional policy of the Hongkong Government to prevent this Colony being used for political intrigue against the Chinese Government and that I shall steadfastly adhere to that policy and take steps to expel any who evade it. I must, however, first be satisfied that the Canton Authorities on their part will reciprocate by refusing to allow the Kuang-tung province to be used as a base for political intrigue against this Colony and I should regard the expulsion of the individuals above referred to

as a proof that the Canton Government is in earnest in this matter.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient servant,

(ad) C.CLEMENTI,

Governor, &c.