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the two matters referred to as distinct

questions.

for

The macas Cookie trade is the prevent at an end, and, as the determination shown by the Viceroy of Canton to prevent ito renewal affords a fair ground for hoping that it is finally suppressed, there does not + appear to be

any sufficient

reason

for Her Inajesty's Government taking the initiative, as

proposed by the

ferman Ambaviador, in organizing a System of international supervision over

Emisation from China.

of

With

regard

to the kidnapping

Islanders in the Pacific, Lord Derby

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would wish, before making any Communication to the ferman fovernment,

to be favoured with fuller information as to Lord farnarvon's views on

the

Subject.

If it should be thought desirable to propose the adoption by fermany of Regulations rexpecting the conveyance and Employment of Islanders in the Pacific, the same proposal should no doubt be made to the other maritime Powers, and the form in which this should be done would require consideration. I am, Sir,

و

Your most obedient

humble servant

1. V. fister

would