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on this
of criminals from the neighbouring mainland of China; referring to the opinions expressed subject by a former Secretary of State, in which opinions In entirely
coneut
I need not repeat the general statements and m arguments of my despatch no 383 of 1884 alluded to above, and which should be read-
together with the present __~~~ despatch. But I
I may
observe
that
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that those statements and
arguments derive fresh significance from what is now occurring in this community. Houghong continues to be perfectly tranquil
politically; disposition to rioting
nor is there
or
any
to
open resistance to the law. But crime is, nevertheless, undoubtedly very rife here at the present time; nor is this a matter for surprise: For the long-continued hostilities between France and China, which have excroised so damaging
influence
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