this as the result of their visit th the Far East is of the first importance, and in the elrcum~ stances it is essemtinily sound that, this "section of the Mission should take the standing of a fully accredited delegation from. Great. Britain. There is no doubt as to the arduous mature of the task ahead of it, but its composition in= spires confidence, and the monthers will Ihave the very dest wishes all British merchants in China for their success,
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