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consequence of reports from informer, the informer is to receive two-fifths of the value of the confiscated Opium; of the balance, one-fifth is to be given to the Captain, Officers, and Crew of the Steamers. The remainder to be shared equally between the two Offices.
If the Opium be seized by a Steamer without the assistance of an informer, the Steamers receive one-fifth and the balance is shared equally between the two offices.
Native Cruisers seizing Smuggled Opium are to be rewarded like the Steamers.
The usual reward given to informers is ..., but it has been increased in this instance as in the beginning of the levy it is difficult to prevent smuggling.
4. A Year's pay to be given to the families of persons on board the Steamers who happen to be killed in the discharge of their duty. Compensation to be paid for wounds according to their gravity. These charges to be divided between the ...