of extortion,
on
the part
of Vefsels unduly exercising the power of Visit and Search.
With respect to the proposal of bir & Keppel that the Chinese thould make and maintain a Complete Registration of all Chinese funks, the American Adurizal says "it would be desirable if it would be accomplished:
My Lords believe that At present it is hopeless
to
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to expect the Chinese
out will really Government
carry out much a measure,
valuable as it would
undoubtedly be.
It would require Strong Central Government; with well organized Departments, and well paid Officials, in all the Ports to mumber and register the thousands of funks in Chinese waters.
After perusal of the Despatcle from tir Henry Keppel, my
Rords
are