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As this is all that can be desired on both sides, it only remains for the Jamên

careful. examination of the draft drawn up in Londow & Pants and inform me to hat they would,

to make a

propose in referenci

in reference to the objects - therein provided for, in contemplation of the voluntary Emigration of Chinese labourers to Foreign Countries.

In regard to the motives. attributed by J. I. A. to the Sorts of St Britain & France for drawing up this second draft, I will only remark that the Jamen is s entirely mistaken. There could have been, –

was not

any

and there certainly intention of assuming a right of

dictation in such a matter. Stell less could H. M. Goot have had any pretension, in face of the declared and universally recognized equality

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of Sovereign & Independent States of treating China as holding a subordin rank or position. Undoubtedly, Y. J. H . observes, the duty of protecting Chinese subjects devolves especially on the Cost of China,

modification of the Convention. should be the subpect of joint deliberation new that any

Jany

Jawner

It is only in this satisfactory settlement effected.

can

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I wait therefore to receive from J. I. 4. The result of the mature examination which the draft Convention will no doubt receive in

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order that, being informed of the essential points necessary to an agreement, we may together adopt a set of Rules as early as possible

J.I.4.

- which shall conciliate all interests and be, proposes, Completely appropriate.

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