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Enclosure
the Consul at Canton re-
speating the import of Japanese goods at that
port.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord Marquess, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,
William Rebing
Copy
no79
Lir.
H.M. Consulate, Canton, August 31st, 1894.
C. O.
17685
I have the honour
to inform you that the Canton Likin office has issued a notice to Chinese merchants forbidding them to import merchandize of Japanese origin. The object of this measure, it is explained in the proclamation, is to prevent Chinese money flowing to Japan. As contracts may have been made before the declaration
of "The Honble The Colonial Secretary,
HongKong.