CO129-218 - Administrator Marsh Governor Sir Bowen & Others - 1884 [11-12] — Page 74

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is now

generally acknowledged on ali sides that the riot of Cetober zod, had little, if any, permanent

-political significance.

It has been

announced by telegraph that Lord Granville, has stated that England would be prepared to

mediate between France and

China; and this announce

announcement

has caused great satisfaction in this Colony, and indeed an throughout this quarter of the globe, for, (as

I have

already reported

reported), the existing real though informal state of war, and the - prolonged uncertainty in the -position of affairs, is disastrous to the interests of that great of which England

commerce

enjoys by far the largest share. I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordships Most Obedient Humble Servant,

5. Bowen

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