an
indignity for which
no nation that respects
itself
carr
forego the fullest reparation.
Sir William Des Voeux, the Viceroy is probably aware, has throughout his administration done. his utmest to cultivate
friendly relations with
China in
general, and with the Government
of the Viceroy
In
in particular.
no instance has he refused the extradition of a criminal charged
with the commission
of crime in China; and he has in varimo ways exerted himself, le believes with considerable success, to prevent the
of this Colony
мое
ao
a base of operations by
thise
!
those er
ed in 192
engaged
defrauding the Chinese
Revenue.
It would therefore
be matter of peculia disappointment
well as
as
regret to him, if this specially friendly attitude should be
of no
avail,
as
having for
its termination the
immediately,
serious
and deplorable
ces which
Consequences
are inevitable, if this demand be not complied with.
however
Sir William Des Vieux, relying on the Viceroy's great reputation for
statesmanship, feels
assured that he will. not incur so terrible