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representative at Leking appears likely to be realised,
For by
one device or another it is quite possible, the
Chinese Government may shangle the British_
carrying trade in these waters.
The thin end of the wedge-
has been applied and it only needed the indifferences that has been displayed to induce the Chinese to further drive home their advantage.
Success in these Southern waters
may quickly spread to the other Treaty ports.
so
The
urgency of the mutter is - very apparent, that it is to be hoped immediate and determined action will be taken to compel the observance by China of her treaty obligations
I have the honour to be
My Lord, Your Lordships most obedient
humble Servant,
Exoductore Chairman