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Foreign News
September 19, 1857
Oroville Daily Butte Record
Oroville, Butte County, California
What is this article about?
US Navy receives letter from Flag Officer James Armstrong in Hong Kong, reporting British naval buildup of 66 vessels with 783 guns, plus hospital and transport ships, indicating intent to force China to end its isolationist policy.
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The Future of China.—The Navy Department have received a letter from flag officer James Armstrong, dated, United States Flag Ship, San Jacinto, Hong Kong, May 23, in which he says:
"From the numerous force the English are collecting at this station and the arrangements they are making for its permanency, it is clear that China is to be compelled to throw off her exclusiveness." He adds: There will be a total of 66 vessels, mounting 783 guns. Accompanying this force are several sea-going hospital and transport ships, with a very large supernumerary medical staff.
"From the numerous force the English are collecting at this station and the arrangements they are making for its permanency, it is clear that China is to be compelled to throw off her exclusiveness." He adds: There will be a total of 66 vessels, mounting 783 guns. Accompanying this force are several sea-going hospital and transport ships, with a very large supernumerary medical staff.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
Diplomatic
Political
What keywords are associated?
British Naval Force
Hong Kong
China Exclusiveness
Us Navy Report
Fleet Buildup
What entities or persons were involved?
James Armstrong
Where did it happen?
Hong Kong
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Hong Kong
Event Date
May 23
Key Persons
James Armstrong
Outcome
british force totaling 66 vessels mounting 783 guns, with hospital and transport ships and large medical staff, aimed at compelling china to end exclusiveness.
Event Details
Flag Officer James Armstrong reports from Hong Kong on British naval preparations, including a large fleet buildup and permanent arrangements, to force China to abandon its isolationist policy.