as the Constitution
the
will endeavour, as far
of the Imperial Naval force permits, to assimilate the detail of Imperial Gamboat Squadron to that which prevails in European Startees.
I have P.
(Signed) D. B. Robertson,
Consul.
245
If. Ms. Ship Princess Charlotte
(Copy)
Hong Kong 3rd October, 1868.
Sin
′′
Aquestion having arisen here
ous to the right of the Chinese gumboat
Chin hai to be considered as a
vessel of war, and there being much
as to what Flag Chinese vessels
doubs
of war should
wear ; I have the
honor to suggest.
that
you should request the Viciroy to publish a notification through you for. general information, stating what is the Chinese national man of.
D. Brookes / Robertson Day?, C. 13.
H. 13. M's. Consul.
At Canton.
DE