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are still vigorously maintained. Chinese are prevented (at
Canton and Swat ow) from intercourse with British subjects
(not excluding the Consul-General or Consul, in any
capacity). This is enforced by torture and death. The
following are the Treaties violated:
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Nanking Treaty (Articles 2,5 and 10)
Tentsin Treaty (Articles 11, 13, 14 and 18).
The Government of Canton has neither prevented these contraventions of Treaties nor punished the parties guilty
of contravention, in spite of the fact that not only has it
been called upon to do so, but has at its disposal military forces adequate for the purpose. The Strike Committee on the contrary is publicly recognised by the Canton Government
as practically constituting a Government Department.
Moreover assistance in picketing operations has been given
by the Government to Canton Gunboats. The Canton
Government is fully responsible for infractions of the law
committed by the Strike Committee. We consider
emphatically that having regard to the following facts, action should be taken under Article 7 of the Washington Nine Power Treaty :
Trade with Canton is forbidden to British merchants
2. Other nationals are not a prevented, provided
they do not deal with British goods.
3. No facilities at Canton are allowed to British
shipping.
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Facilities are not denied to the shipping of
other nations provided Hong Kong is avoided and British
goods are not carried.
C.