No. 42
& 1 Copy. Copies to F.0.,
Nanking,
Canton,
Hongkong.
Sir,
BRITISH CONSULATE,
SWATOW.
51
September 16, 1927.
In continuation of my despatch No. 35 of the 23rd
ultimo relative to the case of extortion by Chinese
officials from Low Peng Kiah, a British subject, I have
the honour to forward herewith translation of a further
letter which I have received from the local Commissioner
for Foreign Affairs on the subject.
2. As was to be expected, the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs at Nanking has based its instructions on false
reports received from the Swatow officials, who declared
that Low Feng Kiah had described himself as a native of
Chao-an and had stated that he was prepared to submit to
a fine. (See paragraphs 7 and 8 of my despatch No. 27
of June 29 last). The action of the Opium Suppression
Bureau in arresting him and extorting money from him is
therefore upheld.
3. It appears that all I can do is to reply to the
Commissioner reiterating in brief the facts of the case
and renewing my protest and my demand for the return of
the money extorted from Low Peng Kiah. But before
taking any action, I shall await your instructions in
the matter.
I have etc.,
(sa) Cecil Kirke.
Consul.
Sir Miles Lampson, K.C.M.G.,C.B.,M.V.O.,
His Majesty's Minister,
PEKING.
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