Consular letter about the policies of the interim vice-governor
This official diplomatic dispatch, dated 3 August 1900, was issued by the Portuguese Consulate in Canton (Guangzhou) and addressed to the Minister and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in Lisbon. The document, numbered 9 to 144, reports on the political and social conditions in Canton during a...
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Agosto 1900
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Absence of Disturbances
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Acting Viceroy Confidence Issue
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Acting Viceroy of Canton
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Boxer Rebellion
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Canton Governance
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Commitment to Stability
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Diplomatic Dispatch
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Document Number 9–144
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Durability Assessment
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Foreign Diplomacy China
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Foreign Representatives Perception
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Historical Document Analysis
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Li Hung Chang
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Lisbon Foreign Affairs Ministry
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Official Diplomatic Correspondence
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Portuguese Consulate in Canton
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Public Order Maintenance
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Qing Dynasty Diplomacy
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Regional Instability
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Social Unrest
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Stable City Appearance
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Surface Calm
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Telegraphic Excerpts
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Viceroy Authority
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political conditions Canton
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| description | This official diplomatic dispatch, dated 3 August 1900, was issued by the Portuguese Consulate in Canton (Guangzhou) and addressed to the Minister and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in Lisbon. The document, numbered 9 to 144, reports on the political and social conditions in Canton during a period of regional instability linked to the Boxer Rebellion in northern China. The acting Viceroy of Canton, described as lacking confidence among foreign representatives, is noted to have maintained strict measures instituted by his predecessor, Li Hung Chang, contributing to a surface calm in the port. The consul observes that while public order remains stable and the city appears tranquil, the durability of this situation is uncertain. Reference is made to a previous communication (No. 81) sent to the Portuguese Legation, which detailed assurances from the acting Viceroy regarding the protection of foreigners and the containment of hostilities to northern China. The dispatch includes excerpts from telegraphic exchanges confirming the absence of immediate disturbances and affirming the Viceroy’s commitment to maintaining public order. The document provides insight into foreign diplomatic perceptions of Qing provincial authority during a critical moment in late Qing history, reflecting concerns over security, foreign relations, and internal stability in southern China amid broader national crisis. |
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CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL EM CANTÃO Nº 9 A 144 Cantão, 3 de agosto de 1900 [UNCLEAR: best interpretation] Illmo. Exmo. Sr. Tenho a honra de informar a V.Sa. que este porto continua em sossego. O Vice-Rei interino, que não inspira nada confiança alguma aos estrangeiros, quando Li Hung Chang, d'aqui saiu, tem continuado com as medidas de severidade do seu antecessor, pelo que os espíritos estão agora mais sossegados. O que não se pode prever é por quanto tempo se manterá ainda este estado de cousas, e até que ponto poderá chegar a energia do Vice-Rei interino, que por todo o seu proceder com mecer os corredores que não com sinceridade alteração da ordem pública, para que, diz ele, a guerra se limite ao Norte da China.
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vista do caminho que tomaram os acontecimentos do Norte. Sobre este assumpto escrevia eu em 30 do mês findo, à Legação, o officio nº. 81, que peço licença a Vº. Exª para transcrever: "Tenho a honra de acusar a recepção do officio nº. 112, enviando-me uma chapa para o Vice-Rei interino, a qual foi logo mandada ao seu Secretário. Hoje, quando acabava de chegar do Yamou, S'aquella autoridade, recebi o telegramma de N.º. 57, pedindo-me notícias — aqui; respondi logo dizendo: 'não há novidade, acabo de ter uma conferência com o Vice-Rei, recebo completo'. O Vice-Rei affirmou-me mais uma vez que com as energicas instrucções que tem dado para que estrangeiros sejam protegidos, espera que não haverá alterações na ordem publica em Buto.
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por viva mada ha resolvido a tal respeito. O aspecto da cidade de Cantão, por tive, de atravessar; duas vezes em toda a praça externa, era hoje tão tranqüillo, como de costume. " Deus grande, etc. " Deus Grande a V.S. Ilmo. Sr. Ministro e Secretário do Estado dos Negócios Estrangeiros.
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PORTUGUESE CONSULATE IN CANTON
No. 9 A 144
Canton, 3 August 1900
Most Illustrious and Excellency Sir,
I have the honour to inform Your Excellency that this port remains tranquil. The acting Viceroy, who hitherto inspires no confidence among foreigners, has, since Li Hung-chang’s departure from here, continued to enforce the stringent measures previously adopted by his predecessor; as a result, public sentiment is currently more composed.
However, it is impossible to predict how long this state of affairs may persist, nor to what extent the acting Viceroy’s resolve may extend. His conduct suggests that he is motivated less by genuine concern for maintaining public order than by a desire to confine the conflict to northern China, as he himself has stated.
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view of the course events have taken in the North. On this matter, I wrote to the Legation on the 30th of last month, Letter No. 81, which I respectfully request permission from Your Excellency to transcribe:
"I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your despatch No. 112, enclosing a plate intended for the Acting Viceroy, which was immediately forwarded to his Secretary. Today, upon my return from Yamou, where I had been in conference with that authority, I received telegram No. 57, requesting news from here; I replied at once stating: 'No news; I have just concluded a conference with the Acting Viceroy and am fully informed.' The Acting Viceroy assured me once again that, given the stringent instructions he has issued regarding the protection of foreigners, he anticipates no disturbances to public order in Buto."
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Nothing definitive has yet been decided in this matter. The aspect of the city of Canton, which I crossed twice over the entire outer square, was today as quiet as usual. "God is great, etc."
To His Excellency the Honourable Sir [Minister and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs]. |
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CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL EM CANTÃO Nº 9 A 144 Cantão, 3 de agosto de 1900 [UNCLEAR: best interpretation] Illmo. Exmo. Sr. Tenho a honra de informar a V.Sa. que este porto continua em sossego. O Vice-Rei interino, que não inspira nada confiança alguma aos estrangeiros, quando Li Hung Chang, d'aqui saiu, tem continuado com as medidas de severidade do seu antecessor, pelo que os espíritos estão agora mais sossegados. O que não se pode prever é por quanto tempo se manterá ainda este estado de cousas, e até que ponto poderá chegar a energia do Vice-Rei interino, que por todo o seu proceder com mecer os corredores que não com sinceridade alteração da ordem pública, para que, diz ele, a guerra se limite ao Norte da China.
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vista do caminho que tomaram os acontecimentos do Norte. Sobre este assumpto escrevia eu em 30 do mês findo, à Legação, o officio nº. 81, que peço licença a Vº. Exª para transcrever: "Tenho a honra de acusar a recepção do officio nº. 112, enviando-me uma chapa para o Vice-Rei interino, a qual foi logo mandada ao seu Secretário. Hoje, quando acabava de chegar do Yamou, S'aquella autoridade, recebi o telegramma de N.º. 57, pedindo-me notícias — aqui; respondi logo dizendo: 'não há novidade, acabo de ter uma conferência com o Vice-Rei, recebo completo'. O Vice-Rei affirmou-me mais uma vez que com as energicas instrucções que tem dado para que estrangeiros sejam protegidos, espera que não haverá alterações na ordem publica em Buto.
{{PAGE:3}}
por viva mada ha resolvido a tal respeito. O aspecto da cidade de Cantão, por tive, de atravessar; duas vezes em toda a praça externa, era hoje tão tranqüillo, como de costume. " Deus grande, etc. " Deus Grande a V.S. Ilmo. Sr. Ministro e Secretário do Estado dos Negócios Estrangeiros. |
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PORTUGUESE CONSULATE IN CANTON
No. 9 A 144
Canton, 3 August 1900
Most Illustrious and Excellency Sir,
I have the honour to inform Your Excellency that this port remains tranquil. The acting Viceroy, who hitherto inspires no confidence among foreigners, has, since Li Hung-chang’s departure from here, continued to enforce the stringent measures previously adopted by his predecessor; as a result, public sentiment is currently more composed.
However, it is impossible to predict how long this state of affairs may persist, nor to what extent the acting Viceroy’s resolve may extend. His conduct suggests that he is motivated less by genuine concern for maintaining public order than by a desire to confine the conflict to northern China, as he himself has stated.
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view of the course events have taken in the North. On this matter, I wrote to the Legation on the 30th of last month, Letter No. 81, which I respectfully request permission from Your Excellency to transcribe:
"I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your despatch No. 112, enclosing a plate intended for the Acting Viceroy, which was immediately forwarded to his Secretary. Today, upon my return from Yamou, where I had been in conference with that authority, I received telegram No. 57, requesting news from here; I replied at once stating: 'No news; I have just concluded a conference with the Acting Viceroy and am fully informed.' The Acting Viceroy assured me once again that, given the stringent instructions he has issued regarding the protection of foreigners, he anticipates no disturbances to public order in Buto."
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Nothing definitive has yet been decided in this matter. The aspect of the city of Canton, which I crossed twice over the entire outer square, was today as quiet as usual. "God is great, etc."
To His Excellency the Honourable Sir [Minister and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs]. |
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| spelling | Consular letter about the policies of the interim vice-governor This official diplomatic dispatch, dated 3 August 1900, was issued by the Portuguese Consulate in Canton (Guangzhou) and addressed to the Minister and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in Lisbon. The document, numbered 9 to 144, reports on the political and social conditions in Canton during a period of regional instability linked to the Boxer Rebellion in northern China. The acting Viceroy of Canton, described as lacking confidence among foreign representatives, is noted to have maintained strict measures instituted by his predecessor, Li Hung Chang, contributing to a surface calm in the port. The consul observes that while public order remains stable and the city appears tranquil, the durability of this situation is uncertain. Reference is made to a previous communication (No. 81) sent to the Portuguese Legation, which detailed assurances from the acting Viceroy regarding the protection of foreigners and the containment of hostilities to northern China. The dispatch includes excerpts from telegraphic exchanges confirming the absence of immediate disturbances and affirming the Viceroy’s commitment to maintaining public order. The document provides insight into foreign diplomatic perceptions of Qing provincial authority during a critical moment in late Qing history, reflecting concerns over security, foreign relations, and internal stability in southern China amid broader national crisis. Documents S16.E24.P12.-87279 Portugal. Arquivo Diplomático e Biblioteca do Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros Caixa 574 Agosto 1900 Absence of Disturbances Acting Viceroy Confidence Issue Acting Viceroy of Canton Boxer Rebellion Canton Governance Commitment to Stability Diplomatic Dispatch Document Number 9–144 Durability Assessment Foreign Diplomacy China Foreign Representatives Perception Historical Document Analysis Li Hung Chang Lisbon Foreign Affairs Ministry Official Diplomatic Correspondence Portuguese Consulate in Canton Public Order Maintenance Qing Dynasty Diplomacy Regional Instability Social Unrest Stable City Appearance Surface Calm Telegraphic Excerpts Viceroy Authority political conditions Canton {{PAGE:1}} CONSULADO DE PORTUGAL EM CANTÃO Nº 9 A 144 Cantão, 3 de agosto de 1900 [UNCLEAR: best interpretation] Illmo. Exmo. Sr. Tenho a honra de informar a V.Sa. que este porto continua em sossego. O Vice-Rei interino, que não inspira nada confiança alguma aos estrangeiros, quando Li Hung Chang, d'aqui saiu, tem continuado com as medidas de severidade do seu antecessor, pelo que os espíritos estão agora mais sossegados. O que não se pode prever é por quanto tempo se manterá ainda este estado de cousas, e até que ponto poderá chegar a energia do Vice-Rei interino, que por todo o seu proceder com mecer os corredores que não com sinceridade alteração da ordem pública, para que, diz ele, a guerra se limite ao Norte da China. {{PAGE:2}} vista do caminho que tomaram os acontecimentos do Norte. Sobre este assumpto escrevia eu em 30 do mês findo, à Legação, o officio nº. 81, que peço licença a Vº. Exª para transcrever: "Tenho a honra de acusar a recepção do officio nº. 112, enviando-me uma chapa para o Vice-Rei interino, a qual foi logo mandada ao seu Secretário. Hoje, quando acabava de chegar do Yamou, S'aquella autoridade, recebi o telegramma de N.º. 57, pedindo-me notícias — aqui; respondi logo dizendo: 'não há novidade, acabo de ter uma conferência com o Vice-Rei, recebo completo'. O Vice-Rei affirmou-me mais uma vez que com as energicas instrucções que tem dado para que estrangeiros sejam protegidos, espera que não haverá alterações na ordem publica em Buto. {{PAGE:3}} por viva mada ha resolvido a tal respeito. O aspecto da cidade de Cantão, por tive, de atravessar; duas vezes em toda a praça externa, era hoje tão tranqüillo, como de costume. " Deus grande, etc. " Deus Grande a V.S. Ilmo. Sr. Ministro e Secretário do Estado dos Negócios Estrangeiros. {{PAGE:1}} --- TRANSLATED TEXT --- PORTUGUESE CONSULATE IN CANTON No. 9 A 144 Canton, 3 August 1900 Most Illustrious and Excellency Sir, I have the honour to inform Your Excellency that this port remains tranquil. The acting Viceroy, who hitherto inspires no confidence among foreigners, has, since Li Hung-chang’s departure from here, continued to enforce the stringent measures previously adopted by his predecessor; as a result, public sentiment is currently more composed. However, it is impossible to predict how long this state of affairs may persist, nor to what extent the acting Viceroy’s resolve may extend. His conduct suggests that he is motivated less by genuine concern for maintaining public order than by a desire to confine the conflict to northern China, as he himself has stated. {{PAGE:2}} --- TRANSLATED TEXT --- view of the course events have taken in the North. On this matter, I wrote to the Legation on the 30th of last month, Letter No. 81, which I respectfully request permission from Your Excellency to transcribe: "I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your despatch No. 112, enclosing a plate intended for the Acting Viceroy, which was immediately forwarded to his Secretary. Today, upon my return from Yamou, where I had been in conference with that authority, I received telegram No. 57, requesting news from here; I replied at once stating: 'No news; I have just concluded a conference with the Acting Viceroy and am fully informed.' The Acting Viceroy assured me once again that, given the stringent instructions he has issued regarding the protection of foreigners, he anticipates no disturbances to public order in Buto." {{PAGE:3}} Nothing definitive has yet been decided in this matter. The aspect of the city of Canton, which I crossed twice over the entire outer square, was today as quiet as usual. "God is great, etc." To His Excellency the Honourable Sir [Minister and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs]. |
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| topic | Absence of Disturbances Acting Viceroy Confidence Issue Acting Viceroy of Canton Boxer Rebellion Canton Governance Commitment to Stability Diplomatic Dispatch Document Number 9–144 Durability Assessment Foreign Diplomacy China Foreign Representatives Perception Historical Document Analysis Li Hung Chang Lisbon Foreign Affairs Ministry Official Diplomatic Correspondence Portuguese Consulate in Canton Public Order Maintenance Qing Dynasty Diplomacy Regional Instability Social Unrest Stable City Appearance Surface Calm Telegraphic Excerpts Viceroy Authority political conditions Canton |
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