in the government of .
own
subpelo scattered along the whole length of
the Seaboard of China forcible settlements – now 14
in number
loe
in the
resparity brought into
constant intercourse with
the Chinese Government;
And there can
be no doubt
that the presence of small body of Troops
somewhere nearer China than India has
excellent effect in avoiding
217
difficulties, while they form
basis for Military operation
a
of Misunderstandings though unfortunately arise. Such being the case the
only
place in the China seas
where our
Troops
are
permanently stationed is the Colony of Hongkong.
Mr.
17.
The
connection
of
the Colony of Hongkong with this foreign trade is very slight and remote. The buyers and sellers do not reside there. The trade
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