Mr. Denby to Mr. Sherman.

No. 2917.]

Sir: I have the honor to inform you that Kwangchau Bay, which has been recently ceded to the French Government for ninety-nine years, is situate on the southwestern coast of China, in the district of Leichou, Kwangtung Province.

The harbor is said to be a good one. The country back of it is highly productive. One of the chief products is sugar.

I have, etc.,

Charles Denby.