House of Commons. Admiral Agent item of herenue at one time raps'd was diminution 1 The Likin suffering from repeated smuggling by traders, on which account the Gov. Gen. instructed the Officers of the Likin Barrier and others draw up regulations for the establishment of Offices at the necessary points, and for the appointment of Officials Civil and military to collect the Likin.
The question not only prevents smuggling on the part of dishonest persons, but is also a convenience to the merchant for the payment of duty. It has already amply proved itself to possess this double advantage.
But while the Likin has shown rapid improvement, there has been year by year a decline in the duty receipts on Opium imported goods. Since that step was taken the Likin receipts have increased several fold.
It is known that while the Establishment of the Offices in question article entered the (provincial) ports last year, on account which paid duty at the Canton and local customs was ...
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