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former English Functionaries at Honghong, was, directly and

· indirectly, prejudicial; and that I have materially promoted British interests by establishing -- friendly personal riations with ai-Hung Chang, "the Bismarck of

China" (as

he is generally called); - with the Viceroy of the great. neighbouring Province of Canton;

and with other leading Chinese

Statesmen. The reigning Emperor of China is a minor; and has never

yet been seen

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any foreigner.

But I was presented by dir Harry Parkes at the Tsungli - Yamên Taungli-Yamên

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Foreign Offer of lea to the Ministers and other officers of State, who form the Cabinet and Board of Regency, which practically governo the Empire. They all receival? me with great courtesy and distinction, while Frince Kung, the

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uncle of the Emperor, and President

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of the Conneil of Ministers, conferred on me a special mark of respect. to also LiHung Chang gave a banquet in my honour, to which the

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