To the Editor of the the aspect of atr nay appear not and cannot be war; Noxru-Cuixa Datty New: have always been of the opinion that China Stn,—The various rumours concerning never wanted war, and would back out at the present crisis are so conflicting that any. last second, ad that France, in hor one, however sagacious he may be in political desire to keep peace, would loosen hor grasp atiairs, would be puzzled to foretell the when China was pressed to extremity. outcome of this strange drama. Neverthe-'A Bapower. Jess it is clear 18th July. to fight China, China has no de
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