Narrative of the Earl of Elgin's Mission to China and Japan in the Years 1857, '58, '59, Volumen1William Blackwood and Sons, 1859 - 508 páginas |
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... Hong - Kong - Trip up the Canton river -- A complicated inter- national question - Chuenpee - Monster cannon- -Apathy of population- Macao Fort - Unhealthiness of the river - Spread of the mutiny - Its influence on Lord Elgin's policy ...
... Hong - Kong - Trip up the Canton river -- A complicated inter- national question - Chuenpee - Monster cannon- -Apathy of population- Macao Fort - Unhealthiness of the river - Spread of the mutiny - Its influence on Lord Elgin's policy ...
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... Hong - Kong eighteen months before , tore down the flag , and carried away the Chinese crew , refusing to listen either to the remonstrances of the master , or of the Consul , and insisting that the vessel was not British , but Chinese ...
... Hong - Kong eighteen months before , tore down the flag , and carried away the Chinese crew , refusing to listen either to the remonstrances of the master , or of the Consul , and insisting that the vessel was not British , but Chinese ...
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... Hong - Kong interdict supplies being furnished to the colony . The magistrate of another district orders the servants to withdraw from foreign employ . Placards are issued interdicting trade , and promising rewards for heads . On the ...
... Hong - Kong interdict supplies being furnished to the colony . The magistrate of another district orders the servants to withdraw from foreign employ . Placards are issued interdicting trade , and promising rewards for heads . On the ...
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... Hong - Kong . From this condensed account , some idea may be formed of the stage which war and diplomacy had reached in the south of China at the beginning of February 1857. But little change had taken place in either up to the time of ...
... Hong - Kong . From this condensed account , some idea may be formed of the stage which war and diplomacy had reached in the south of China at the beginning of February 1857. But little change had taken place in either up to the time of ...
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... Hong - Kong , he was the object of the quiet irony of the sleek vendor of carved ivory behind the counter , who informed him that his choice collection was at Canton , and asked , " Why you no can come my shop Canton ? allo same fore ...
... Hong - Kong , he was the object of the quiet irony of the sleek vendor of carved ivory behind the counter , who informed him that his choice collection was at Canton , and asked , " Why you no can come my shop Canton ? allo same fore ...
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Página 451 - ... mutual benefit, and, for that purpose, have named as their Plenipotentiaries, that is to say: || Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland...
Página 460 - But it shall be at the option of any British subject, desiring to convey produce purchased inland to a port, or to convey imports from a port to an inland market, to clear his goods of all transit duties, by payment of a single charge.
Página 461 - ... per cent, ad valorem, and that it shall be fixed for each article at the conference to be held at Shanghai for the revision of the tariff. It is distinctly understood, that the payment of transit dues, by commutation or otherwise, shall in no way affect the tariff duties on imports or exports which will continue to be levied separately and in full.
Página 462 - Customs officers to guard the ship. They shall either live in a boat of their own, or stay on board the ship, as may best suit their convenience. Their food and expenses shall be supplied them from the Custom-house, and they shall not be entitled to any fees whatever from the master or consignee. Should they violate this regulation, they shall be punished proportionately to the amount exacted.
Página 456 - British subjects, whether at the ports or at other places, desiring to build or open houses, warehouses, churches, hospitals, or burial-grounds, shall make their agreement for the land or buildings they require, at the rates prevailing among the people, equitably, and without exaction on either side.
Página 462 - Japan, shall be at liberty to hire a pilot to take her into port. In like manner, after she has discharged all legal dues and duties, and is ready to take her departure, she shall be allowed to hire a pilot to conduct her out of port.