of Hongkong is likely to be detrimentat
wist tends to divert trade
therefrom
人
The system of collecting
the opium tax at Hongling is by this procedure extended
to Kerosene oil. In the
progress of this new departure,
happen that THE
it
may
other
taxes will be likewise
collected in Hongkong. As Hongkong is not in my jurisdiction I confine myself to giving you information of these facts.
I submit the matter to you for such action, if any, as you may
deem advisibu.
may have di
1st Charles Denby
Copy
Sir.
C. O.
22005
RECO
(REGE I NOVED! Forey's Office
Oct. 31. 1887
445
I have the honour to ack ege the
д
receipt of yr hote which you enquire as
"
the 26 "inst: in
to the views
f
4. M. Good in regard to the collection at Hong. Rong by Chinese officials of Likin on Rewsene oil shipped thence
to Canton.
I beg leave to inform you, in reply.
is at the present
that this question
time the subject of
4.m. Minister at
. J. Whelps esp
A
corres
Peking
pce between
a the Govt of Hong
Kong