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representative at Leking appears likely to be realised,

For by

one device or another it is quite possible, the

Chinese Government may shangle the British_

carrying trade in these waters.

The thin end of the wedge-

has been applied and it only needed the indifferences that has been displayed to induce the Chinese to further drive home their advantage.

Success in these Southern waters

may quickly spread to the other Treaty ports.

so

The

urgency of the mutter is - very apparent, that it is to be hoped immediate and determined action will be taken to compel the observance by China of her treaty obligations

I have the honour to be

My Lord, Your Lordships most obedient

humble Servant,

Exoductore Chairman