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considerable sacrifices in the effor. bo co-operave loyally
and generously with the Chinese Governomme in reforming: A state of things in china for which they at most are only
partly responsible. The effort was been varaly appreciated
by the Chinese dovermsent and one stiimlacou it in ite greas
enterprise.
I am to request that you will bring the above observa-
tions to the notice of your Committee.
I ala to add that beta Sir 1. Gray and Lord Sorley are
of opinion that it is a policy of doubtful expediency to
disparage and hold of no account what has been done, and 20
press for a reopening of the case before a fair trial bas
Leen given to mingaguments voluntarily concluded by the re-
sponsible Goverments.
1 84,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
bumble Dervant,