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There would appear to be only two ways therefore
in which the due arrival of a consignment could be
checked in a manner satisfactory to the Government of
Hong Kong. Either :-
(1) The Customs Officer at the port of arrival
could issue a certificate which could afterwards be
legalized by the Consul or
(2) The Consul himself or his representative
could superintend the actual unloading and subsequently
issue a certificate.
Sir E.Grey regrets that the second course would
be quite impossible at the present moment owing to
the press of work which has been thrown on His
Majesty's Consular Officers all over the world owing
Certificates from Customs Officers could
to the war.
on the other hand probably be obtained at most ports,
but there are many ports where the integrity of
foreign Customs Officials in this connection could
certainly not be relied upon.
Sir E.Grey is at a loss therefore to suggest any
general
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