CO129-256 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1892 [8-12] — Page 401

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Viceroy had asked the Hoppo there to

their conduct,

exercise, strict supervision

over

and that the Ministers of the absungli Yamên:

at Paking hope for a speedy removal of the abuses complained of.

My Commitke is happy to report that the representations of Her Majesty's Minister – at Peking to the Isengli Yamen on the subject of this inequality of taxation opposed to the spirit "the Treaties between Foreign Powers and China. have resulted in the removal,

removal, for the present,

of the abuses complained of.

I have the honor to be,

My Lord,

Your

Your Lordship's most obedient

humble Servant, Adavilima

Acting Secretary.

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