A secret treaty between Russia and China, supposed to have been signed in 1896, by which Russia secured certain definite rights over Manchuria. She has since made several attempts to replace this agreement by a public treaty, but has been prevented by the opposition of the Powers. Russia’s present position in Manchuria, therefore, is correct so far as China is concerned, but has not been acknowledged by the other Powers.
Castle Council.
A council established in Dublin by Lord Wentworth in 1633.
Catamaran Expedition.
An unsuccessful attempt on the part of the British to burn Napoleon’s flotilla in Boulogne harbour in 1804.
Câteau Cambrésis, Treaty of.
A treaty between Henry II of France and the Emperor, Charles V. Both parties agreed to return the conquests made by them during the war of the previous eight years, and bound themselves to maintain the Catholic faith throughout their dominions.
Catégories de La Bourdonnaye.
A list of Imperialists whose proscription he advocated, drawn up by La Bourdonnaye, in 1815. They were divided into three categories.