relations between France and China.

We expect shortly to hear of fresh operations in Tonquin; of which doubtless full reports will be forwarded to England by the Special correspondent of the Times (M.A.R. Colquhoun), who has gone there from Hongkong.

3. I take this opportunity of transmitting two articles which have appeared in the local Press, and which contain interesting information respecting..

(1.) The Mines in Tonquin,

(2.) The Island of Hainan.

Enclosure

Eclosure 2.

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I have the honour to be,

My Lord, Your Lordship's Most obedient Humble Servant,

SM Bowen

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