6. (By Wireless from H.M.S. Thunderer):—
Leave entirely in your hands. Use great firmness but avoid complications.
Groves,
Admiral.
7. From H.M.S. Laverock (by letter):—
April 13.
To his Complacency the Mandarin Lu-Chu.
In the matter of the bastinadoing of Mr. Thompson, a British subject, the case as you know has been investigated, and I am authorized to demand the immediate payment of 100,000 sens. Unless this demand is complied with before 4 o’clock, I shall be reluctantly compelled to blow your house to pieces.
Hanlon,
Lieut.-Commander.
8. To Lieut.-Commander Hanlon (translation):—