227
an indemnity would probably be an interminable discus-
sics with the Chinese Governant, who would cortainly
not admit such a claim, and a corresponding delay in
the payment of even those damages which His majest, £
Government ure prepared to claim. It is probable, in
Sir R. Grey's opinion that much difficulty will in any
case be oxperienced in extracting any damages at all
from the Chinese Government.
The heavy pecuniary daingos, moreover, which SOLIG
Powers are in the habit of demanding in the case of
attacke on their Missioreries en discion Stations have
not been found to have much deterrent affect, or to
pravant the recurrence of these cutrages.
I am to take this opportunity of forwarding to you
a copy of a despatch from His majesty's Minister at
Peking on the subject of the suppression of piracy on
the West River.
I am,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
huble Servant,
(ad) FA Campbell
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.