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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... sent to the Consulate , but without an officer of rank , or any letter of apology . Mr Parkes wrote again to Yeh . Nothing resulting , he circulated among the foreign community the letter containing the ulti- matum of the 21st . The ...
... sent to the Consulate , but without an officer of rank , or any letter of apology . Mr Parkes wrote again to Yeh . Nothing resulting , he circulated among the foreign community the letter containing the ulti- matum of the 21st . The ...
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... sent in by Sir John Bowring , pro- posing an interview with the High Commissioner in the city ; and his Excellency added , that , if it was granted , he was prepared to request me to cease hos- tilities . The reply was received the next ...
... sent in by Sir John Bowring , pro- posing an interview with the High Commissioner in the city ; and his Excellency added , that , if it was granted , he was prepared to request me to cease hos- tilities . The reply was received the next ...
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... most ample and complete ar- rangements had been made for the speedy transmis- sion of the Chinese expeditionary force to India . With this view , vessels were sent to the Straits of 42 ARRIVAL AT HONG - KONG . Anjier , to.
... most ample and complete ar- rangements had been made for the speedy transmis- sion of the Chinese expeditionary force to India . With this view , vessels were sent to the Straits of 42 ARRIVAL AT HONG - KONG . Anjier , to.
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... sent up a series of hearty cheers ; a moment more and our men were clustered like ants upon the rigging , and , in the energy which they threw into their ringing response , they pledged themselves to the achievement of those deeds of ...
... sent up a series of hearty cheers ; a moment more and our men were clustered like ants upon the rigging , and , in the energy which they threw into their ringing response , they pledged themselves to the achievement of those deeds of ...
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... sent to chastise the Sooloo Rajah this they accomplished satisfactorily , with a loss of about 100 men . A contingent of 3000 men has recently been engaged , in alliance with the French forces in Cochin - China , in an unsuccessful ...
... sent to chastise the Sooloo Rajah this they accomplished satisfactorily , with a loss of about 100 men . A contingent of 3000 men has recently been engaged , in alliance with the French forces in Cochin - China , in an unsuccessful ...
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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.