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those performed by similar officials in ancient Rome. It will be remembered, moreover, that the policy and actions of the Tsungli- Yamen, and of the constituted authorities, are always liable, at

Veking as at Constantinople, to be reversed through the Palace intrigues

of

6.

women and cunuchs.

I have thought it my

duty to Keep Your Lordship informed. from time to time, of the general

• progress of events in this part of the world. But I am fully

aware

that

S

that I write under much disadvantage,

as later telegrams will generally supersede

my reports with more recent information.

my

· purposely refrain from mentioning the unconfirmed rumours now in circulation here with regard to the amount of the indemnity which the

French

may probably demand from China, and the material guarantee

which they may seize for its an payment.

I have the honour to be

My Lord,

Your Lordship's Most Obadient Humble Servant,

5. Bowen