HONG KONG

No. 11659

(Subject.)

Trade of Wuchow

DOMESTIC.

C.O.

11659

RECO

10 MAY 19

(Minutes.)

An able and interesting report. Wuchow is a fair sample of importance to Hong Kong, as it is practically the only open port on the West River - the most practicable commercial route for Yunan. Nearly all its export and import trade passes through Hong Kong; there has been a considerable increase in its trade since last year's report (when first opened), in spite of the serious disturbance caused by the rebellion.

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# HONG KONG

No. 11659

## (Subject.)

Trade of Wuchow

DOMESTIC.

C.O. 11659 RECO

10 MAY 19

## (Minutes.)

An able and interesting report. Wuchow is a fair sample of importance to Hong Kong, as it is practically the only open port on the West River - the most practicable commercial route for Yunan. Nearly all its export and import trade passes through Hong Kong; there has been a considerable increase in its trade since last year's report (when first opened), in spite of the serious disturbance caused by the rebellion.

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# HONG KONG

No. 11659

## (Subject.)

Trade of Wuchow

DOMESTIC.

C.O.11659RECO

10 MAY 19

## (Minutes.)

An able and interesting report. Wuchow is a fair sample of importance to Hong Kong, as it is practically the only open port on the West River - the most practicable commercial route for Yunan. Nearly all its export and import trade passes through Hong Kong; there has been a considerable increase in its trade since last year's report (when first opened), in spite of the serious disturbance caused by the rebellion.

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Trade of Wuchow

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## (Minutes.)

An able and interesting report. Wuchow is a fair sample of importance to Hong Kong, as it is practically the only open port on the West River - the most practicable commercial route for Yunan. Nearly all its export and import trade passes through Hong Kong; there has been a considerable increase in its trade since last year's report (when first opened), in spite of the serious disturbance caused by the rebellion.

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HONG KONG

No. 11659

(Subject.)

Trade of Wuchow

DOMESTIC.

C.O.11659RECO

10 MAY 19

(Minutes.)

An able and interesting report. Wuchow is a fair sample of importance to Hong Kong, as it is practically the only open port on the West River - the most practicable commercial route for Yunan. Nearly all its export and import trade passes through Hong Kong; there has been a considerable increase in its trade since last year's report (when first opened), in spite of the serious disturbance caused by the rebellion.

As one has some depreciation of his disciples, an attempt to instruct the British merchant...

Stricken from the opening of Nanning...

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