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W: 169.

Sir,

Before the 7th of August I received your despatch No. 427 of the 31st of May, 1868. Before that date, I had learned from W. Consul Robertson and from the Colonial Office the particulars of the attempt made by certain Chinese Armed Junks to levy Salt Duties on Chinese fishing Boats in the waters of Hong Kong.

Having fully considered the matter in communication with the Law Officers of the Crown, I have now to acquaint you that there can be no question but that the Armed Junks' proceedings were a breach of International Law, for which Her Majesty's Government are entitled to demand reparation. I do not, however, consider the infliction of any penalty to be necessary; but an apology, or at least expression of regret, is due from the Chinese Government, & with it a distinct recognition of the illegality of the proceedings, & a promise that they shall not be repeated. Her Majesty's Government will be satisfied with this.

I shall furnish the Colonial Office and Her Majesty's Consul Robertson with a copy of this despatch.

(signed) Stanley.

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W: 169. Sir, Before the 7th of August I received your despatch No. 427 of the 31st of May, 1868. Before that date, I had learned from W. Consul Robertson and from the Colonial Office the particulars of the attempt made by certain Chinese Armed Junks to levy Salt Duties on Chinese fishing Boats in the waters of Hong Kong. Having fully considered the matter in communication with the Law Officers of the Crown, I have now to acquaint you that there can be no question but that the Armed Junks' proceedings were a breach of International Law, for which Her Majesty's Government are entitled to demand reparation. I do not, however, consider the infliction of any penalty to be necessary; but an apology, or at least expression of regret, is due from the Chinese Government, & with it a distinct recognition of the illegality of the proceedings, & a promise that they shall not be repeated. Her Majesty's Government will be satisfied with this. I shall furnish the Colonial Office and Her Majesty's Consul Robertson with a copy of this despatch. (signed) Stanley.

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: Copy W: 169. Sir, Refore 7.0. August Treceived 427 31.1868. • your despatch No!!! of the 12th of May, I had learned from W. Consul Robertson & from the Colonial Office the particulars Chinese fishing Salt Duties on of the attempt made by certain Chinese Armed Hunks to levy Boats in the waters of Hong Kong. Having fully considered the matter in communication with the Law Officers of the Crown, Thave now to acquaint that there can be no you were question but that the Armed Junk's paradis of a breach of International Law, for which Hills, goot are entitled to demand reparation. I do not however consider the infliction of any penalty Fan to be recessary; but an apology, or at least expresion of regret, is duce from the Chinese Goot, & with it a distinct recognition of the illegality of the proceedings, & a promise that they stall not be repeated . H. Mu 1. Goot will be satisfied with this. Tshall furnish the Colonial Office & M Consul Robertion with a co Sir. R. Alcock". K.L.B. Jam, copy of this despatch. (signed) Stanley. K.

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W: 169.

Sir,

Refore

7.0. August

Treceived

427

31.1868.

• your despatch No!!! of the 12th of May, I had learned from W. Consul Robertson & from the Colonial Office the particulars Chinese fishing

Salt Duties on

of the attempt made by certain Chinese Armed Hunks to levy Boats in the waters of Hong Kong.

Having fully considered the matter in communication with the Law Officers of the Crown, Thave now to acquaint

that there can be no

you

were

question but that the Armed Junk's paradis of a breach of International Law, for which Hills, goot are entitled to demand reparation. I do not however consider the infliction of any penalty

Fan

to be recessary; but an apology, or at least expresion of regret, is duce from the Chinese Goot, & with it a distinct recognition of the

illegality of the proceedings, & a promise that they stall not be repeated . H. Mu

1. Goot will

be satisfied with this.

Tshall furnish the Colonial Office & M Consul Robertion with a co

Sir. R. Alcock". K.L.B.

Jam,

copy of this despatch.

(signed) Stanley.

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