Hongicong, June 2
Mr L. C. Amery, secretary for the Colonies, has telegraphed to the Governor assuring him of the Home Government's support, and inquiring in what direction the Government requires assistance and what measures Sir Reginald Stubbs has taken to deal with the situation —Reuter's Pacific Service, Canton, June 27.
A note from the Chinese to the British and French Consuls de-
(1) That the first} Government [shall appoint high commipioners to Japologise to the Provincial Government; t (2) Punishment of the senior of-
(8) Withdrawal of all ships from Kuangtung waters, excepting two despatch boats; (4) Return of the Shameen; (5) Compensation for lois of life] land property.
The bullet which struck him also ranged downwards, pouting to the fact that the firing was from elevated positions on the Chinese. side Jand that snipers had already been posted there before the firing'
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.