discharge of their duty; and individuals have on more than one occasion been wounded.
The Chefoo authorities have, in the interests of Frontiers and for the protection of the revenue, on the indispensable adoption of measures for the Evil Mudah Suppression, instructed
To accomplish the end, the employment of steamers is practicable. The fleet soon readily furnished accordingly being forwarded to the high authorities of province, and to Ministers Superintendent of the Maritime Customs.
to the two.
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Plans to make arrangements for their purchase hereafter; and in the meantime to Charter, without distinction of nationality, any steamers that may appear suited to the service required.
The Endeavour considered the principle that as objection exists to the chartering as above of steamers owned by Dutch Merchants. Should there be none, His Excellency will thank the British Minister to instruct Her Majesty's Consul at the open ports to notify, the British Intreaties to furnish & hire the
Comes to the high authorities,
of any provincial port. Between
May be work to Charter from
The provincial authorities and Minister, Superintendent of Trade
will
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