the Coasts of China
impediment Figureas than before
to all Commerce; and
well to British
as to Chinese interests.
And their Lordships also think that a
well regulated system of co-operation
between the Chinese Authorities and
British Consuls and Naval Commanders
would have a highly beneficial
effect on Political Relations,
and would tend to increase and
Confirm the influence of our National
Power and Character.
On the other hand the Coast is
more than 1000 Miles.
remarkable for
Rocky Islands,
in extent, and is
Currents
Shoals giving facilities
for Warfare. for Mouths
to a
patrolling
The Winds blow
Steadily
Northern and Southern
direction
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division, offering difficulties to the free movement of Cruisers, & are often dangerous from their violence, and the distinction between the fair Trader and the Pirate is not always
strongly
marked
in the
the last, and
strong general measures for the suppression of Piracy are needed, I must be
cautious.
My Lords
do not think that
the Naval Force placed under your
Command should be responsible
for the general security of
the
Waters in the immediate neighbourhood of Hong Kong. This is a Colonial concern, & a Colonial floating Police