The Hong-kong Daily Press, in a long article upon the capture of Ningpo by the Anglo-Franco-Manchoo-piratical fleet, makes precisely similar statements to those quoted from the Overland Trade Report, and commences with the following paragraph:—
"There never was a falser, more unprovoked, or more unjustifiable act than the taking of Ningpo by the allies from the Taipings. It should, in fairness, be recorded to the eternal disgrace of Captain Roderic Dew, of H.M.S. Encounter."
FOOTNOTES:
[4] Lord Palmerston's Government had one great quality—it manfully supported its subordinate officials whether right or wrong; it is at least doubtful whether his successors will have courage to pursue the same policy.
[5] The forces consisted of:—
| French, under Rear-Admiral Protet:— | ||
| Small-arm men and Marines; field-piece party and | ||
| 4 guns | 410 | |
| English, under Brigadier General Staveley:— | ||
| Royal Artillery, 6 guns | 78 | |
| 5th Bombay N. I. | 440 | |
| H.M. 99th Regiment | 56 | |
| 22nd Punjaub N. I. | 519 | |
| Under Captain Borlase, R.N.:— | ||
| Field-piece party, 3 guns | 45 | |
| H.M.S. Pearl small-arm company 60 | ||
| Axe party | 16 | |
| Under Captain Willes, R.N.:— | ||
| H.M.S. Impérieuse small-arm company | 189 | |
| Marines of Squadron | 94 | |
| —— | 1,497 | |
| Disciplined Chinese of General Ward's legion | 300 | |
| —— | ||
| Total | 2,207 |
[6] The force consisted of:—
| British Naval Division, with 3 howitzers | 350 |
| Royal Artillery, with 4 howitzers | 90 |
| H.M. 99th Regiment | 80 |
| 22nd Punjaub N. I. | 400 |
| 5th Bombay N. I. | 400 |
| French Contingent, with 5 rifled guns and 2 field-pieces | 700 |
| Disciplined Chinese of Ward's legion | 400 |
| —— | |
| Total | 2,420 |
[7] The allied force consisted of:—