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"I then proceeded to the spot personally and took
the matter up with the British. I required them to with-
draw the British troops and prevent them from firing, Su
that no riot might be caused. I also advisea the populace
to keep themselves quiet punding settlement by Government
and fortunately both parties agreed.
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"As this is a diplomatic matter, I went in person!
to the Nanyang Co. (~] 41), reported what has
boon done at a joint meeting there. Ai ter this, another
report was sent to me from Chicl Inspector, Tu Yam Va
(4) that after he had left the spot, another (華
man whose name was unknown was stabood and wounded
British marines.
by
"This unnecessary landing of British ...i 1.
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cilú
tubbing of civilians
Serious riot
fortunately without causing a
anu alter I had managed to settle the
matter, the bayonetting of yet another person is barbarous
in the extreme. The bayonet is kept in my office, and
as in duty bound I submit you actailed account of the
trouble caused by the Britih rinos, and a list of the
names of those who have been found wounded. I bug that
you will make a grave representation to the British Consul-
General in the interests of our sovereignty and justice."
Duc enquiry has been made regarding the wounded
Li Tai Shang). He 2 member of the Wharf
Coolies' Association. H
woo stubbed in the stomuch, and
his intestines were drawn out.
Operation was performed on
him yesterday afternoon in the Catholic Mion Hospital,
ch he bi Rerously ill. Tik other wounded persons are
also under treatment. Som others have been slightly
wounded, and a notice was issued by the Foreign Employees
Association, calling upon them to report themselves, so
that a list could be made for diplomatic representation.
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