solid basis of mutual respect and reciprocal advantage.
I have communicated this reap.
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I have sent to Sir Richard MacDonnell the enclosed despatch together with a copy of my note or minute of Extension of what passed at the two interviews with the Viceroy, and I venture to hope all further conflict between the Chinese and Colonial Authorities will cease.
I have &c. (Signed) Rutherford Alcock
(True Copy)
Gandia Blan
Colonial Secretary
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I have read the Memorandum by Honble the Lecil Smith Esqr, Registrar General of Hong Kong, in which he details certain communications made to him by The Commandant, stating with reference to interference on my part by which those friendly relations he was anxious to cultivate with the Colonial authorities at Hong Kong were checked by order of the Viceroy of the two Kwang at my instance; whereby, Mr Smith informs, the ends of justice were defeated and much inconvenience had resulted.
I quote from memory, not having the Memorandum to refer to: This is an old complaint on the part of the Governor of Hongkong.