To mention only a few of the clauses in the statement:— ever since, for though other treaties
is the foundation of all. By the treaty of 1842 many of the abuses which were the subject of repeated complaints were removed and foundations were laid for the great commercial advance which has been made since that date and which with lout this and following treaties could never have been achieved.
The treati: s of 1842 and succeeding years:—'Settitd once and for all time the' question of national. equality which had be: n one of the main causes of the strife and friction.
Agreed upon an equitable and regular tariff for both imports' and exports in place of the irregular and unofficial exactions of the officials.
Abolished the monopoly enjoy-Jed by the Cohong which was restrietive to trade.
Provided for Consuls at the rious ports.
The most favoured nation] clause which ensured equality of treatment with other nations, and which also indicated that the English sought no exclusive rights and privileges.
6 Direct relation the Customs thereby avoiding all ex-factions und unauthorized charges imposed by middlemen. This was of importance to merchants and to the Chinese Government alike as these Jexactions had a decided effect on the to suppose that there had been no mistakes on the part of the foreigner and that all who have come to China have acted with propriety or that] all have been desirable, there have! been many who have been a discredit to their country, but it is only] the few Have brought discredit in comparison with the vast majority who have left a definite impress for good on the country whether as! missionary or in commerce.
The missionaries in their patient toll and sacrifice through 100) years have established schools, churches ard hospitals throughout ithe Iand and though at present driven out the principles they have implant-fed cannot be destroyed.
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