Letter
Frelinghuysen to John Russell Young, January 22, 1884
No. 36. Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Young.
[Telegram.]
Department of State, Washington, January 22, 1884.
Mr. Lowell has telegraphed his interview with Lord Granville relative to the obstructing of the port of Canton. Instructions have been given him to the effect that the treaty ports cannot rightfully be closed by either France or China, except the latter should do so for necessary protection. Should France agree absolutely and not conditionally to make no attack on the treaty ports, a protest against their obstruction will be made to China by this Government. No protest can be made against China for taking such steps for its defense as it may deem necessary.
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U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the P.