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fully with him the so-called "Blockade of Hongkong", and other questions affecting the relations between the Government of China and the Government of Hongkong. I have, of course, derived great advantage from my communications with a gentleman of Mr. Harry Kirke's thorough knowledge of China.
This is the proper way to spell this word. Peking is the Northern Capital,- in contradistinction from Nanking, the Southern Capital", the "Emperors of the Ming dynasty having at one period resided at the latter city.
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and long experience of public affairs in this part of the world. The early years of his distinguished career were spent in the public service at Hongkong; and he will pay me a visit here in next March. Meanwhile, we have agreed on what should be done, and (which is equally important), on what should be left undone, respecting the questions referred to above. I shall in due time address Your Lordship again on these matters, when they are ripe for decision.
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