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squadrons
on this station; and with
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on
the leading native statesmen in
both countries. The following remarke, like those in my previous reports alluded to above, are based
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personal observation and
reading, aided by frequent. conversations with the high Functionaries to whom reference
has been made.
5.
It is certain that
China, and, though in a less degree, Japan, have now besome important
factors in the affairs of
Eastern
Asia
Asia, especially
in view of the
With
probability of fresh differences hereafter between England and Russia; - which latter Nower both the Chinese and the Japanese regard as their most dangerous and most aggressive enemy. the help of the ironclade and gunboate of China and Japan- (built in Europe and armed with
heavy-ordnance), the British squadron on this station could -easily, in the event of war, not
only sweep the Nussians from the
Pacifie
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