an interview with the Tsungli Yamen minister in China, who said that France had not declared war and that war did not exist between the two Countries. He had not previously heard of the searching of British vessels.
I am, Sir,
your most obedient humble servant.
Philip to Saunders
Office or Individual.
Foreign Office
Date.
1884
3 Oct
Last previous Paper.
16938
Ans
7028
Oct-84
16962
No.
(Subject.)
DOMESTIC.
C.O.235 16962
CODE 6 OCT 84.
Hostilities between France & China
Transmits copy of the law officers' report as to the observance of neutrality by this country.
(Minutes.)
Mr Meade
See 16935 + 16938
The highest lawyers are at variance with one another; and the L.O. do not know whether they wish anything done. The case referred to was not sent to us.
The reports in the papers of disturbance at Hongkong in connection with Chinese refusing to load French ships are rather disagreeable.
To be sent to L.O.: Copy of 16935, and 16938 in original (to be returned) and Enquire whether Lord Granville is still of opinion that no further neutrality instructions are to be issued.
S.W.F. 6 Oct.
Dr R. & draft a despatch to the Gov. at Hongkong on the situation.
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Freign office
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1884
3 Oct
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