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the word "launch" here and elsewhere

ought not to be "steamer" Some of these West

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River Steamers are really only glorified launches. I might suggest as amendment "any vessel“.

His Excellency But is that not too wide? It

might cover an ocean going steamer from England.

Mr. Lloyd: Launch under 60 tons?

His Excellency: We will reserve the point for

the drafting Committee.

II - (e) - That means salt coming into the Colony, which is not for local consumption, has

to go into a licensed warehouse.

Mr. Lloyd:

whom paid?

"Payment of duty" - it does not say to

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Customs". The words should be added.

Commander Hole:

I presume, "to the Chinese Maritime

Would not legislation be

required in a case where sale merchants shipped

out salt.

His Excellency: It means we have to control

salt on introduction into the Colony, If brought in for consumption, it goes into licensed warehouse. Any shop wishing to seal salt, would have to go to the Warehouse. Shops would be: dilored to tab sote for legitimate use. not propose to control shops or license them.

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