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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... communication - Canal scenes State of the population - Mr Maclane's visit to Soo - chow - Boat - life on the canals , 175-195 CHAPTER XI . - - The Imperial Grand Canal- -Arrival at Soo - chow Entry of the city-- Curiosity of the ...
... communication - Canal scenes State of the population - Mr Maclane's visit to Soo - chow - Boat - life on the canals , 175-195 CHAPTER XI . - - The Imperial Grand Canal- -Arrival at Soo - chow Entry of the city-- Curiosity of the ...
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... Communication with Tan - The final summons - Insolence of the garrison , - PAGE 276-291 CHAPTER XV . The night before the attack - Delivery of the ultimatum - The signal of attack - Advance of the Cormorant - The Nimrod hotly engaged ...
... Communication with Tan - The final summons - Insolence of the garrison , - PAGE 276-291 CHAPTER XV . The night before the attack - Delivery of the ultimatum - The signal of attack - Advance of the Cormorant - The Nimrod hotly engaged ...
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... communication . " These additional demands involved the right for all foreign representatives of free access to the authori- ties and city of Canton . Hitherto the point at issue had been one simply of principle , and turned upon the ...
... communication . " These additional demands involved the right for all foreign representatives of free access to the authori- ties and city of Canton . Hitherto the point at issue had been one simply of principle , and turned upon the ...
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... communication with the Imperial Commissioner on the 18th . The Admiral ( 24th No- vember 1856 ) states that he " reopened fire on the Government buildings in the Tartar City from the guns in the Dutch Folly , but ceased at noon , to ...
... communication with the Imperial Commissioner on the 18th . The Admiral ( 24th No- vember 1856 ) states that he " reopened fire on the Government buildings in the Tartar City from the guns in the Dutch Folly , but ceased at noon , to ...
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... communication between our own settle- ments . At present the principal attraction which Gunung Pulai and its neighbourhood offer , are the wild animals which are found in those rarely trodden forests . The sportsman who has exhausted ...
... communication between our own settle- ments . At present the principal attraction which Gunung Pulai and its neighbourhood offer , are the wild animals which are found in those rarely trodden forests . The sportsman who has exhausted ...
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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.