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dations in different parts.
4. Representations have also been made to Her Ma-
jesty's Minister at Peking, and I have myself addressed Sir
Claude MacDonald in reference to the recent case of piracy
which has come under my notice, but I fear that but little will
result from the vague instructions sent by the Central Govern-
ment to the Provincial Authorities upon His Excellency's re-
presentations, unless the Tsung-Li Yamen clearly understand
that such representations emanate from Her Majesty's Govern-
ment and are likely to be insisted upon.
I therefore trust that you will see fit to ap-
proach the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on the sub-
ject with a view of a forcible representation and vigorous
protest being made to the Tsung-Li Yamen through Her Majesty's
Minister at Peking and effective measures being taken at an
early date.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient
Humble Servant,
Henry Make
GOVERNOR, &C.
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