In the present state of the correspondence and of the relations between the two Governments on these important subjects it is not deemed consistent with the public interest to communicate the information requested.
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I herewith transmit to the House of Representatives, in reply to their resolution of the 14th of June last, a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers.
In answer to your resolution of the 19th December last, I herewith transmit a letter from the Secretary of State and the accompanying documents.
Some action on the part of Congress seems desirable in order to give full effect to these important concessions of the Chinese Government.
The special mission authorized by Congress for this purpose has fully succeeded in the accomplishment so far of the great objects for which it was appointed.
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