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with, and assistance given to China, whether in the suppress-
-ion of Opium, facilities for Western Education, or the reform
of the criminal classes will I believe strengthen the goodwill
with which we are regarded by China and thereby increase
British prestige and influence,
-
apart from the higher moral
grounds upon which such a policy may more adequately be defend-
-ed.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Manga
Governor,&c..