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my previous despatches on the subject, and which I know to be also entertained by, I have been informed by Sir Harry Parkes, that the Chinese have all along been playing a waiting game; that their earnest desire is for peace, but that they are making active preparations for the defence of their country, if war should be forced upon them.
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The final decision between peace and war with France I think will practically be taken at Paris rather than at Peking. I doubt not but that, in every event, your Lordship will cause me to be informed by telegraph of the instructions of Her Majesty's Government as to the conduct to be pursued by the Government of Hongkong. My attitude is, of course, one of complete neutrality. I am informed that, in case of war, many Chinese Merchant Ships may probably take refuge in the Port of Hongkong; while others will probably sail under the British or American Flag.
I have the honour to be,
May Lord
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Humble Servant,
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my previous despatches on the subject, and which I know to be also entertained by, I have been informed by Sir Harry Parkes, that the Chinese have all along been playing a waiting game; that their earnest desire is for peace, but that they are making active preparations for the defence of their country, if war should be forced upon them.
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The final decision between peace and war with France I think will practically be taken at Paris rather than at Peking. I doubt not but that, in every event, your Lordship will cause me to be informed by telegraph of the instructions of Her Majesty's Government as to the conduct to be pursued by the Government of Hongkong. My attitude is, of course, one of complete neutrality. I am informed that, in case of war, many Chinese Merchant Ships may probably take refuge in the Port of Hongkong; while others will probably sail under the British or American Flag.
I have the honour to be,
May Lord
Your Lordship's Most Obedient
Humble Servant,
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