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jovernment no longer claim

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& exercise the belligerent

right to search and capture

neutral vessels on the high

leas.

I am, sir,

Your most obedient

Kumble Lirvant

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REGE I MAY 95

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May 8.1885.

M. l'Ambassadeur

I have the honour to

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state to Y. E. that, in view of the cessation of hostilities between France and China, the Governors

of H. M. Eastern Colonies have been directed to remove the restrictions which had been imposed with regard to the supply of coal to Frened cruisers in British ports ..

4. M. Goot. have given orders & this effect, in the belief that under existing circumstances the French foot. no longer claim the belligerent right of search and

capture of neutral vessels on the high

-Waddington,

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