of the Customs Act 2879(621)
others being
Sv
they
Ca
forfeited
be seized in
any part of Hong Kong.
This is a
question on which before
directing seizure we should have to consider
(2) Is Wei-hai-Wei part of China for this purpose? This question has been under
discussion with the Foreign Office.
A telegram to Hong Kong
to the effect that the matter will be decided
is under consideration.
&
should be defined.
It means
No.
In reply the number
of this letter should be quoted.
11053
1901.
Sir,
C.O.
61
23056
Custom House, London,
4th July, 1901.
With reference to Mr. Lucas's letter of June last No. 21315/1901, enquiring under what statute it would be possible to confiscate certain Arms exported in contravention of the Proclamation under the Exportation of Arms Act, 1900, I am directed by the Commissioners of Customs to transmit copy of a Report of their Solicitor on this point.
Telegraph
2. To Governor, Hong Kong
Your telegram of 3 July. Matter under consideration. Goods should be detained.
A.F. 5/7 at once
The Ordinances enclosed with Mr. Lucas's letter are returned as desired.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Under Secretary of State,
&C., &C.,
Colonial Office.