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steamers or to be run to some creek or bay along the coast
in native crafts.
The present state of affairs is in my opinion
for
serious and calls loudly for some remedy. As the representative
of the British Government and British interests in Canton
I hail with satisfaction this further attempt of the
Colonial Government to deal adequately with the evil.
I have etc,
(Sd) B.C. George Scott.
Consul.