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of criminals from the neighbouring mainland of China; referring to the opinions expressed subject by a former Secretary of State, in which opinions In entirely

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I need not repeat the general statements and m arguments of my despatch no 383 of 1884 alluded to above, and which should be read-

together with the present __~~~ despatch. But I

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that those statements and

arguments derive fresh significance from what is now occurring in this community. Houghong continues to be perfectly tranquil

politically; disposition to rioting

nor is there

or

any

to

open resistance to the law. But crime is, nevertheless, undoubtedly very rife here at the present time; nor is this a matter for surprise: For the long-continued hostilities between France and China, which have excroised so damaging

influence

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