the crimes perpetrated by those they are supposed to hold in check
and whom they could control if they really so desired.
We trust that in view of this expression of opinion
based on personal knowledge His Majesty's Government will reconsid-
er its decision and consent to enforce a claim in itself equitable
and the settlement of which is imperative if British prestige is
to be maintained in our dealings with the Chinese officials,
I have, etc.
S1.
#dbert 4. Hewett,
Chairman,