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3.
It has been the practice hitherto for such
goods when found to be confiscated by the officers of the
Chinese Maritime Customs; their right to do so has not
been questioned in the past since the goods usually
remained unclaimed, but there was reason to suppose that
should it once be generally realised that no such right
exists claimants to any goods seized would be likely to
come forward, and it would be possible to renew with
impunity the attempt to smuggle any given article again
and again until the attempt succeeded.
The new section 45A of the Railways
Ordinance accordingly authorises the Administrator to
take the steps which in other circumstances would be
taken by the Customs Authorities,
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Nod. Southosh
Officer Administering the Government.
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Ansel
Sir,
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONG KONG,
17th April, 1934.
I have the honour to submit
for the signification of His Majesty's
pleasure the following Ordinance intituled: -
2.
"An Ordinance to amend further
the Railways Ordinance, 1909".
The enclosed report by the
Attorney General explains the objects and
reasons of the Ordinance.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Mo.d. Southoth
Officer Administering the Government.
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
SIR P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER, G.B.E., M.C., M.P.,
&C.,
&c.,
&C.,
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