jovernment no longer claim
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& exercise the belligerent
right to search and capture
neutral vessels on the high
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I am, sir,
Your most obedient
Kumble Lirvant
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REGE I MAY 95
Foreign office
May 8.1885.
M. l'Ambassadeur
I have the honour to
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state to Y. E. that, in view of the cessation of hostilities between France and China, the Governors
of H. M. Eastern Colonies have been directed to remove the restrictions which had been imposed with regard to the supply of coal to Frened cruisers in British ports ..
4. M. Goot. have given orders & this effect, in the belief that under existing circumstances the French foot. no longer claim the belligerent right of search and
capture of neutral vessels on the high
-Waddington,
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