Appendix E.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF IMPORTS AND EXPORTS FOR THE YEAR 1935.
I. LIQUOR.
1. Although consumption increased by 109,559 gallons the net revenue collected showed a decrease as compared with 1934 of $103,583.50 due to the unusual rate of exchange, which of course as regards imported liquor entailed a very low factor. The gallonage of whisky, gin, sherry, Empire and other brandy showed a considerable increase and the consumption of local and imported beer has been far more than maintained.
There has been a decreased consumption of native local distilled spirit which was counter-balanced by a slight increase in that of imported native spirit.
Spirit of wine showed a decreased consumption determined chiefly by the high dollar which limited exports of perfume,
2. Illicit distilleries still continued to give trouble, not only in the New Territories and the various islands but also in the built-up areas of Kowloon. In the former case it was very difficult to arrest the culprits because operations were usually carried out on the hill-side and the approach of a raiding party was signalled by watchers, so that the still and the mash were spirited off to the undergrowth to pre-arranged hiding places. Convictions were more frequent in the latter case, because the transport problem in crowded areas presented unusual difficulties.
A noteworthy seizure occurred on a small sailing boat near Lyeemun Pass when 210 gallons of wine and 170 lbs. of tobacco were discovered. The two occupants of the boat took fright on the approach of the Revenue party and jumped overboard. Unfortunately in the darkness only one man was retrieved.
Smuggling on river steamers and launches remained unabated, the most notable offenders being the crews of ships engaged on the Northern Coastal Trade.
II. TOBACCO.
In spite of an increase in the consumption of cigarettes and tobacco there was a slight decrease in the net revenue due to the low factor.
Appendix E.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF IMPORTS AND
EXPORTS FOR THE YEAR 1935.
I. LIQUOR.
1. Although consumption increased by 109,559 gallons the net revenue collected showed a decrease as compared with 1934 of $103,583.50 due to the unusual rate of exchange, which of course as regards imported liquor entailed a very low factor. The gallonage of whisky, gin, sherry, Empire and other brandy showed a considerable increase and the consumption of local and imported beer has been far more than maintained.
There has been a decreased consumption of native local distilled spirit which was counter-balanced by a slight increase in that of imported native spirit.
Spirit of wine showed a decreased consumption determined chiefly by the high dollar which limited exports of perfume,
2. Illicit distilleries still continued to give trouble, not only in the New Territories and the various islands but also in the built up areas of Kowloon. In the former case it was very difficult to arrest the culprits because operations were usually carried out on the hill-side and the approach of a raiding party was signalled by watchers, so that the still and the mash were spirited off to the undergrowth to pre-arranged hiding places. Convictions were more frequent in the latter case, because the transport problem in crowded areas presented unusual difficulties.
A note worthy seizure occurred on a small sailing boat near Lyeemun Pass when 210 gallons of wine and 170 lbs. of tobacco were discovered. The two occupants of the boat took fright on the approach of the Revenue party and jumped over- board. Unfortunately in the darkness only one man was retrieved.
Smuggling on river steamers and launches remained un- abated, the most notable offenders being the crews of ships engaged on the Northern Coastal Trade.
II. TOBACCO.
In spite of an increase in the consumption of cigarettes and tobacco there was a slight decrease in the net revenue due to the low factor.
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