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remembered with terror in Canton and its return to

Kwangtung would be most unwelcome. It is probable

therefore, that the party of Mr. Wong Tsing-wai

would have much difficulty in re-establishing itself,

at any rate in South China.

8. The position in North China is exceedingly obscure and a new crisis has developed in Northern

Manchuria.

9. With reference to paragraph 8 of my Secret despatch of 27th of June, 1929, I attach a translation of a Communist leaflet distributed in Hong Kong on this year's anniversary of the Sha Kee

incident of June 23rd, 1925.

10.

The Chinese characters for the names in

this despatch are given on a separate sheet.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,

Governor, &c.