CO129-096 - Others - 1863 — Page 220

in the government of .

own

subpelo scattered along the whole length of

the Seaboard of China forcible settlements – now 14

in number

loe

in the

resparity brought into

constant intercourse with

the Chinese Government;

And there can

be no doubt

that the presence of small body of Troops

somewhere nearer China than India has

excellent effect in avoiding

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difficulties, while they form

basis for Military operation

a

of Misunderstandings though unfortunately arise. Such being the case the

only

place in the China seas

where our

Troops

are

permanently stationed is the Colony of Hongkong.

Mr.

17.

The

connection

of

the Colony of Hongkong with this foreign trade is very slight and remote. The buyers and sellers do not reside there. The trade

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