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and had his presence not restrained Mr. Jackson 
and Mr. Martin, bloodshed might probably have 
ensued. Reaching a more populous part of the 
suburbs, we rested a moment and then proceeded 
home; but not unfrequently hearing opprobrious 
epithets, mingled with cries of ‘ Kill them, kill 
them.’ . 
“ From no nation in Europe would British sub- 
jects suffer this treatment. There can be no ex- 
cuse for tolerating a continuance of such conduct 
towards us in China; and we think there cannot be 
a doubt that the Chinese government have it in 
their power effectually to put a stop, not only to 
the personal insults which the English daily expe- 
rience, but also to prohibit effectually the repetition 
of the injuries we have experienced. By the pro- 
hibition to enter the city of Canton, the lower 
classes of the Chinese are encouraged to regard us 
as inferiors, and to treat us with marked contumely. 
No measures, that we are aware of, have ever been 
taken by the authorities to prevent the constant 
insults to which the British community are sub- 
jected ; and which, instead of diminishing by time, 
or being subdued by acts of kindness, seem to be- 
come more frequent and more virulent. 
“ Anxiously desirous to maintain peace and to 
promote amity, we make this representation, be- 
lieving that, unless the Chinese authorities remedy 
the evils complained of, the most emoue: conte: 
quences must inevitably and ere long ensue. 
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