The proposed waiver of the Haikwans claims, by Hwyking & Macas in the same manner, took that official by surprise.
Page 28 - Respecting the native Tariff, it can be doubted whether booksellers adhere to it; almost all the firms have a scale of their own, varying according to circumstances.
Again, in his despatch of March 13, 1876, the enclosed Extract is from a Chinese newspaper, which reads:
2217 - communiqué, Jasavioercame as the custom has hitherto been to sail direct South from Macao, the Hoppo considers that he has lost a considerable revenue & enacts in force a law that is reaching obsolescence, leading to numerous arrests.
Like in commerce...