question of direct Communication between H... the Acting Govt of Hongkong xt. E. the Recroy of these Froomees, should for the present be allowed to remain in abeyance; for the Viceroy appears to be form in the stand he makes in a Treaty count of view, & any further pressing Susy produce unpleasant discussions. Double's when Sir Rutherford Alcock worious its solution will be a matter of do diffiently_ In the Rican time I shall be, as I have always been, ready & willing to carry out the views of H. 8. the Reting Sour, who can reserve the right he claims-pending, as I before said, the arrival of H. Mr. Minister.
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