at
Canton, but much nearer to the
Capital, that further
demonstration of our military power may
be more Effective,
I make
only offer the single
remark, that some manifestation of our prowess has been
necessary,
here not
not merely
but desirable; and I
indulge the hope that your
Lordship will not be deterred
by the limits of our advance,
or turn to the
Reasons to which
a Summary of the Her Majesty's Government
has Continued
to adhere, up to the 3 of January
last, as stated
by your Lordship.
1. Decunciatory Compensation,
for the sake of the Opium violently
seized and for the expenses of the Expedition, and payment of the debts
due by the Co-Hong
Merchants. I have Come to the
Conclusion, my Lord, that my own
view of what
would be just and liberal
may be considered impartial, and I hope that I may be relieved
of the task of Speaking definitely upon that point. At the same time.