measures to prevent the smuggling of such stores into
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China. In fact no efforts have been spared to assist the
Chinese Authorities, and I wish I could say that those
Authorities show any capacity for reciprocation in fulfill-
ing various obligations towards this Colony.
7.
It is still uncertain whether
Viceroy Shum will come to Canton to take up the post Chou
Fu has vacated. I have invited Shum to stay at Government
House on his way through Hongkong, but if he does come here
it is not likely that he will stay more than a few hours.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Acting
Officer Administering the Govern-
ment.