Mr. Brodrick stated in the House that the Government's Chinese policy is to ce-operate with the Powers for the speedy relief of the Legations, to vindicate the sanctity of Envoys, and to exact an indemnity but oppose partition.
The government of China must be by the Chinese for the Chinese.
He hoped that this crisis would be a lesson of caution and patience in the necessary development of China.
Great Britain will never be a party to Indianising China.
The Government will defend Shanghai at any cost, and use British forces in ce-operation with the Yangtze Viceroys in maintaining order.
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