- regard to the relations between France and Annam, and the alleged failure of French policy in regard to their recent transactions with that Country.
Paris March 13. 1876
My Lord,
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I have reported to Your Lordship in my preceding despatch of today some observations on the Duke Decazes made to me yesterday.
I allude to the necessity of acting with great caution in all matters connected with China and these observations concur with the extreme views generally held.
The Duke took occasion from this to speak to me confidentially of the relations between France and Annam established by the new treaties.
He had, he said, always viewed with distaste & apprehension the proceedings of the Dept. de la Marine et des Colonie, at Paris.
Your most obedient, humble servant
Bliste
The Earl of Derby
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