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COMPLETION OF DOMINION against Asiatic powers were to be outside and around India; for the consolidation of the British empire as a state of first-class magnitude, extending from the sea to the mountains, disturbed all neighbouring rulerships FINDING THE COLOURS OF THE 24TH REGIMENT AFTER THE BATTLE OF CHILIANWALA (JAN. 13, 1849). within the wide orbit of its attraction, and affected the whole political system of Asia. Lord Dalhousie had scarcely reduced the Pan jab and planted the British standard at Peshawar, when he became involved in disputes with the Burmese king- dom which led to an important annexation of territory in the southeast. The government of Burma, which has always been as obstinate and foolhardy in its deal-