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Forses; and I asked for Your Lordship's instructions on this subject by ~-
telegraph, and also in
· my despatch
1:39 of the 26th January ultimo.
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Stile
more
recently it
has been reported by the Warbour
Master that soal and provisions are being also shipped here in merchant vessels for Kelung in Formosa, doubtless for the use
the French Forees there.
3.
of
As I have already
reported, it is the opinion of the Attorney-General that I should
not interfere
in cases.
of
this
nature
nature without explicit instructions to that effect. I again submit this important question for Your Lordship's consideration, and request instructions : by telegraph for my guidance.
I have the honour to be
My Lord,
Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,
5. Bowen
P... I would take this opportunity of pointing out that as Hongkong,
Free Port; and as there is no
rò a
Custom house
!