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freamme they
can do so
at the request of
the Chinese Authorities whether those of
other Nations Keep aloof or assist. pant I shall, at
once
For my
introduce a short
Ordinance, empowering the Governor in banncil, as I intimated to Your Grace in my despatch No. 458, to adopt such re and to enforce them by such frequlations
penalties as may from time to time seem jexpedient. to enable this Government to
Keep
abreast of the chinese Authorities in
the movement which they
initiate.
are
about to
am
13. Much will, of course, depend. the prudence and judgment of Officers Commanding Quisers, but I see
to
mo reason
apprehend that the trust necefarily
reposed in those officers, whilst under the orders of Vice Admiral Sir Henry
Reppel. r of bommatare Jones will not
In
be
adequately discharged. I therefore hape no obstruction will be offered to
the working of the experiment now com
of commencement.
the eve
I have the honor to be,
My Lord Duke,
Your Space's most obedient, humble servant,
Rechend for
us Mund ermell
Governor.