of search would interfere in
an undue and unreasonable
manner with the whole junk trade of the Colony and could not fail to lead to frequent complications.
Morcover as these Chinese
Customs vessels are officered
of all nationalities
men
by m
it would be inexpedient to give them by right such op portunities of reconnaissance and of noting naval and ~ Military arrangements.
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In short it would be un wise to increase the privileges which they at present enjoy.
4.
The fourth proposal is unobjectionable as it merely. sets forth an existing state of affairs.
5.
This Government has
no intention to abrogate the present law concerning the movement etc. of opium and will be prepared to consider |
amendments necessary
any
to meet new circumstances.
which
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