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action against those who fired on vessels flying the British Flag; and Sir Miles Lampson's proposal for early reprisals on the spot for hostile action against British interests anywhere in China:

(ii) Mr.Newton's telegram from Hankow, No.138 of May 1st,

suggesting that British property at Chinkiang should be protected by direct or retaliatory action there, to which the Sub-Committee should give separate attention.