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**of the general immigration flows thenia lve Cax only repeat what we pointed out in our Report of 3p bullies, that the power of controlling that portion of it which is carried on British ships, must depend on the vigilance of her Majesty's cruizers, in examining such ships and seizing those which may not be furnished with luggeration Papers - Sir S Bowring states that since the passing of the Chinese Passenger Act but one vessel has come to Southampton in compliance with the Act, to obtain her clearance, although he has reason to believe that many shipments have taken place from illegal Ports. It is obvious that no alteration of the Law could prevent such shipments, since they cannot be made illegal other than they are at present - The question is whether the illegality and its consequences can be brought home to the offenders - And as vessels in question proceed to Foreign Ports, and probably to Foreign countries, not to British...

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**of the general immigration flows thenia lve Cax only repeat what we pointed out in our Report of 3p bullies, that the power of controlling that portion of it which is carried on British ships, must depend on the vigilance of her Majesty's cruizers, in examining such ships and seizing those which may not be furnished with luggeration Papers - Sir S Bowring states that since the passing of the Chinese Passenger Act but one vessel has come to Southampton in compliance with the Act, to obtain her clearance, although he has reason to believe that many shipments have taken place from illegal Ports. It is obvious that no alteration of the Law could prevent such shipments, since they cannot be made illegal other than they are at present - The question is whether the illegality and its consequences can be brought home to the offenders - And as vessels in question proceed to Foreign Ports, and probably to Foreign countries, not to British...
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