Understands that
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the
Her Majesty's ships towards
the
strengthening of Chinese
to be
395
way from England
on
their
transferred over to the
Viceroy.
a
be
only regarded as
temporary assistance until
his Government have organised
such effect of Steam Vessels
as will render them
independent of
Foreign
and for the protection of
trade.
12. Two effective twin
Steam boats are
on
now
13.
Provision
Should be made for the maintaining
of the Patrols forming the
Chinese fleet, for the
prevention of Piracy, in
a proper state of repair and
efficiency
under the superintendence of competent
officers.
14. It is probable that
Her Britannic Majesty's
Government