We have a full right to demand from the Chinese government the opening of Ports under the terms of the Treaty,
and none of the Treaty of Tientsin,
the majority of which, in Mr Wade's language, would sound simply absurd.
Mrs Ronnie's letter GR1617/70 shows that a Port in the Gulf of Tongking would be of great value to Hongkong trade. Probably the exchange proposed in the supplementary convention (not ratified) would be preferable, but although there is no record of any positive instructions from Sir R. MacDonnell there are despatches from Mr Herbert on this subject.
Despatch No. 12/72 from Mr Kimberley refers to the jealousy between Colonial and Consular Officers in China being more or less pronounced.
In returning this despatch, I purpose to point out to him the admission that, but for the Revolution, the best information as to Hainan would be little known, and that the opening of the Port, which we have a full right to demand, would be beneficial.
It is an unnoticed fact that Sir R.M. should have these Papers and begged an opportunity of stating his views.
As to the suggestion, I am inclined to think this would be a good opportunity to officially verify a good understanding between the Diplomatic & Colonial Officials. I forward these Papers ashore, with a Minute by Mr Kimberley on this subject.
RM 23/3 Much fear that opium smuggling, except in a petty way, has ceased!!
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We here have a full right to demand from the Chinese government the opening of Ports under the terms of the Ten Treaty,
and non[e] of the Treaty of Tientsin, the majority of which, in Mr Wade's language, would sound simply.
absurdly. Mrs Ronnie's letter GR1617/70 Shows that a Port in the Gulf of Tongking would be of great value to the Hongkong trade. Probably the exchange proposed in the supplementary convention (not ratified) would be preferable, but although there is no record of any positive instructions from Sir R. MacDonnell there are despatches from Mr Herbert on this subject.
Despatch No. 12/72 from Mr Kimberley refers to the jealousy between Col!, Consular & other Officers in China being more or less pronounced.
In returning this Despatch, I purpose to point out to him the admission that, but for the Revolution - the best information as to Hainan would be little known, and that the opening of the Port, which we have a full right to demand, would be beneficial for an unmitigated fact.
Sir R.M. should have these Papers & begged an opportunity of stating his views.
as to the suggestion, I am inclined to think this would be a good opportunity to officially verify a good understanding between the Diplomatic & Colonial Officials. I forward these Papers ashore, with a Minute by Mr Kimberley on this subject.
RM23/3 Much fear that opium smuggling, except in a petty way, ceased!!
Last we have