other nation matters connected with the trade of Chinese Subjects as any Treaty with Great Britain may claim in British Colonies. At the same time, as this right has not hitherto been conceded or claimed, it will be necessary that steps to secure it should be taken with H.B. Ms. Govt, & it will fitly form a subject for consideration & settlement in the approaching revision of the Treaty of 1858.
In 2354be Extract of Inclo: in Deep: from P. Keeng to Sir R. Alcock.
Extract dated Dec. 5, 1868.
"In consequence of the numerous channels into which the route from Hong Kong to Canton divides itself, there is great opportunity for smuggling; vessels are constantly evading the payment of duties by taking a circuitous course so as to avoid the Barrier. As great loss results to the Revenue from this cause, it is proposed that the Chinese Govt should appoint officials to reside at Hong Kong for the express purpose of attending to the collection of duties in the interest of the Customs Revenue. Rules for regulating the collection of duties by such officials can be subsequently agreed upon.