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(NOTE Sub-paragraphs (d) to (f) inclusive of this
paragraph do not apply to shuttle service vessels, which
will be treated in these matters by the Hong Kong
Government in the normal way.)
5.
British vessels may call at Canton under the
following conditions:-
(a) At least 48 hours previous notice will be given to
the Japanese Consul-General at Canton for agreement, and
reply will be returned as soon as possible.
(b) Such vessels may carry passengers of all
nationalities (including their personal effects), but
neither merchandise nor other cargo may be carried.
Goods necessary for the foreign community of Canton may
be carried, by previous agreement with the Japanese
Consul-General in Canton in each case. Any dutiable
goods (whether personal effects or other goods) shall be
notified to the Customs.
(c) A list of intending passengers of such vessels
in either direction will be given to the Japanese
Consuls-General at Hong Kong and Canton respectively as
long as possible in advance, and the passage of
individual passengers may be subject to his veto. But
he shall not without reason given withhold consent. No
objection will be made to verification of the passengers
and examination of their baggage (and other cargo) by
the Japanese authorities at Canton now responsible.
(a) For quarantine purposes the Japanese Medical
authorities at Canton may examine passengers when
necessary.
(e) A Japanese pilot will be on board the vessel
between Canton and Bocca Tigris. Reasonable pilotage
fees may be charged.
(f) Navigation through the Pearl River will be
limited to day time.