3. If "Sandpiper" were to convey vessels at certain periods the result would be the same or worse, as unless a force of soldiers were employed to see the goods to their destination the work of the robbers would be easier as they would know where to collect to loot the whole of it.
4. To put matters on a proper footing, the provinces must be firmly governed, and land and water preventive measures proceed simultaneously, which can only be done by bringing pressure to bear on China.
I have, &c.
(Signed)
F. POWELL.
Office or Individual.
7.0 1899
4th October
Last previous Paper.
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