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accustomed to see vast treasures

guarded at home by the truncheon. of a solitary Policeman might

not at once understand the

feeling of unsasiness which the general lawless character

of a large population in this

part of

china

on

generates in all cases where the safety of Coin bullion is concerned. In this case however it must be specially brine in mind that in almost all operations of the Mint it is absolutely necessary

here to employ Chinese workmen. The latter must thereby acquire an intimate Knowledge of all parts

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the Building and are not to be surpassed anywhere in their

still at opening locks and

fastenings of every description

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There must always

therefore be the special risk of

such persons confederating with

parties outside and

chance

such a

attack as

of

диму

the latter

success in

any

they could not otherwire

expect. It is also to be remembered that the Mint will not hold itself accountable Bullion on Coins aut to for any it without some previous Asaxy. all which throws a prolonged.

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