CO129-499-3 Canton situation- governor's despatches 12-2-1927 - 10-3-1927 — Page 108

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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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