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cause to believe that the exceptional powers which it au-
thorises were keeping alive the unrest and apprehension
among the Chinese Merchants which have been noticeable for
some time past. I accordingly again considered the mat-
ter in Executive Council with the result stated in para-
graph 4 of this despatch: and I enclose a copy of the no-
tice which has now been issued rescinding the proclamation
made under the Peace Preservation Ordinance.
10.
In conclusion, with reference to
paragraph 3 of my secret despatch of the 12th. ultimo, I
have the honour to enclose copies of a despatch from His
Britanic Majesty's Acting Consul General at Canton dated
the 14th. ultimo and of a despatch from Sir John Jordan
dated the 27th. ultimo.
I have received no
communication
from His Majesty's Ambassador at Tokyo: but the Japanese
Consul at this port has expressed his dissatisfaction at
the failure of the Government to enforce the banishment
warrants. I am, however, of opinion that the object which
I had in few in issuing these warrants has already been
effected: peace and good order has been restored and all
overt acts in promotion of the boycott of Japanese trade
have ceased.
It is manifestly impossible for
this (or any other civilised) Government to compel Chinese
residents