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large squadron by drawing from neighbouring stations. If the place falls to Russia and Ships which, in the circumstances, France in alliance, we may expect would have no opportunity. One does not see where the Russians shift then have fun but see where the cessation of our Vladivostock to Hongkong. The importance of naval base, Vladivostock, therefore, becomes assumed.
Even in the same comes in.
As to the re-occupation of Hong-Kong only this need be said. — When no one can seriously believe that a place without ships, even if strongly fortified, can do any harm. But shifting a garrison has even approached the stage is not a speedy operation, and it will certainly require the whole combined force to appear above the political horizon and Russian force to secure its being.
it is quite certain that Hong...
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