F. Elias, Punch, Volume 147, Issue 3815… (19th and 20th century)
“ AT once issued ultimatum to Cochin-China demanding humble and complete apology, otherwise was would be declared. Received immediate reply, stating that as Cochin-China belongs at present to France I may save myself the trouble of a fresh declaration of war. Do so. Read statement that "heat in neighbourhood of equator surpasses that of any other part of the world." See in this a direct challenge to our sovereignty. We are the hottest stuff in the world. Declare war on all countries abutting on equator. ”
