that
people cannot afford the heavy imports
likely to be levied by the Freuch Customs . The Conveumption of goods imported into China by the new route
also be restricted, notwithstanding the concessions in the Chinese Tariffs, by a loo grasping fiscal legislation Articles that Imance does not,
ot producees
may
great.
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wellow other nationalities. On the other hand
enlightened policy in
an
a
the
way
of import duties on special manufacturer would undoubtedly divert a large trade to the new route,
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The exports similar reasoning may applied, with this difference, that perhaps
etrong inducements
there
may
Not be such strong
for oxance to frame a heavy differential duriff against export as undoubtedly is shown with import.
conv
willing
The low duties on Opium call for remark. It would seem that China is to fervor the growth of this product and its own reverse, at the expence of the Chmamese
people
180
people, for, although the Native drug may be less potent than Indian, the low cont
of Chinese will commend
itself to the Annamese, and later the effects
on a
accredited with
people not
1 generally much energy of
character may become. apparent. The Continions and unuxa rird -efforts of the Chinese Government directed against the import of Indian Opium, apparently, here receives illustration
the
itn
of favorable to the high
Avere/
moral motives that
activate their opposition.
supposed
to
Her
The Committer, on behalf of the Chamber, would most strongly unge upon Majestijn Government the paramount -necessity that exist to neutralize the advantages obtained by France. under this Treaty
and Convention.
this cannot be obtained under
If this
the
favored Nation clance, owing to British Commerce not enjoying
-identically the same Frontion
advantages