The intention was to have the inquiry open in order that with the fullest evidence the Chinese could safely concede it, but that they might have a good deal to say for themselves.
from their own point of view the sentiment gusting of the 6th paragraph of the letter of May. It is suggested that something like this should be inserted.
"There can of course be no doubt of the right of the Chinese to maintain the existing regulations as regards foods transhipped at Hongkong, but I think it impolitic to relax these regulations without risk of fraud.
M. 3/0 Draft Sir R. Alcock May 6. 1869.
Chondraft Sir Foreign Office July 1869.
With reference to your despatch of February 5, 1869, I transmit to you, herewith, for your information, a copy of a letter from the Colonial Office, forwarding copies of despatches from the Governor of Hongkong in regard to a Proclamation issued by the Chinese Authorities for establishing certain Tax Stations in the vicinity of Hongkong with a view to the collection of the local...
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From their own point of view the sentiment gusting of the 6th paragraph of the letter of May. It is suggested that something like this should be inserted.
"There can of course be no doubt of the right of the Chinese to maintain the existing regulation as regards foods transhipped at Hongkong, but I think it impolitic to relax these regulations without risk of fraud.
M. 3/0 Draft Sir R. Alcock May 6, 1869.
Chondraft Sir Foreign Office July 1869.
With reference to your despatch of February 5, 1869, I transmit to you, herewith, for your information, a copy of a letter from the Colonial Office, forwarding copies of despatches from the Governor of Hongkong in regard to a Proclamation issued by the Chinese Authorities for establishing certain Tax Stations in the vicinity of Hongkong with a view to the collection of the local...
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