CO129-093 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [7-10] — Page 185

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2.

With reference to the last paragraph of your despatch I have to state that no distinction of destination is made (except under special circumstances) and that the export to Japan is equally prohibited with the export to China.

3.

In consequence of representation made by the Governor of the neighbouring and friendly Colony of Macao, I have agreed that should application be made through the Governor of Macao for permission to export to that port, such permission shall be granted.

4.

Governor Amaral assures me of the earnest desire of his Government to follow the same line as ourselves and prevent the supply of Arms to persons in rebellion against the Chinese Government.

5.

I take occasion to note that up to this date I have been unable to hear of the adoption (already suggested) of measures, in aid of ours, at Singapore or Calcutta, while vessels may still be shipping Military Stores for transhipping from the Ports.

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184 2. With reference to the last paragraph of your despatch I have to state that no distinction of destination is made (except under special circumstances) and that the export to Japan is equally prohibited with the export to China. 3. In consequence of representation made by the Governor of the neighbouring and friendly Colony of Macao, I have agreed that should application be made through the Governor of Macao for permission to export to that port, such permission shall be granted. 4. Governor Amaral assures me of the earnest desire of his Government to follow the same line as ourselves and prevent the supply of Arms to persons in rebellion against the Chinese Government. 5. I take occasion to note that up to this date I have been unable to hear of the adoption (already suggested) of measures, in aid of ours, at Singapore or Calcutta, while vessels may still be shipping Military Stores for transhipping from the Ports.
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184 2. With reference to the lask paragraph of your braces despatch I have to state that no distinction of destination is made (except under special circumstances) and that the export to Japan is equally prohibited with the export to Chinn 3. In consequence of representation made by the Governor of the neighbouring and friendly "Colony of Macas, I have agreed that should application be made through the Governor of Macas for permission to export to that port, such permission shall be granted. 4. Governor Amaral assures me of the carnest desive of his "Government to follow the same line as ourselves and prevent the Arms to persons in scypply of rebellion against the Chinese Governement. 5. I take occasion to note that up to this date I have been unable to hear of the adoption, (already suggested) measures, in aid 7 ours, or Calcutta at Singapore while vessels may still be shipping Military Stores for Stoughing from the Ports
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184

2.

With reference to the lask paragraph of your braces despatch I have to state that no distinction

of

destination is made (except under special circumstances) and that the export to Japan is equally prohibited with the export to Chinn

3.

In consequence of representation made by the Governor of the neighbouring and friendly "Colony of Macas, I have agreed that should application be made through the Governor of Macas for permission to export to that port, such permission shall be granted.

4.

Governor Amaral

assures me

of the carnest

desive of his "Government to

follow the

same line

as

ourselves and prevent the

Arms to persons in

scypply of

rebellion against the Chinese Governement.

5.

I take occasion to note that up to this date I have been unable to hear of the adoption, (already suggested)

measures, in aid

7

ours,

or Calcutta

at Singapore while vessels may still be shipping Military Stores for Stoughing from the Ports

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