It is, pleasant to know that this journal's suggestion regarding the fenlightennent of the public on} whi sales in China has ecgied eroae tention Sin Downing Stret, Sigieulty of presentlag fselal survey of the situation with-ut appearing to exceed the bounds diplomatic courtesy is recognised, There seems to be no reason Why it. should not be overcome. The same! inhibition exists, even with the Vicetoy's despateh "to. which the Foreign Office statement refers. Indeed "no country" in. the world would welcome complete revela of the views expressed by its diplomatic officers on' the course Jevents in other countries. The
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