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subject to their control."

Such being the

regulations

enaated, there exists, it may be

said, complete provision for

surveillance

over

the

movements

of trading and fishing vessels at

ports and military stations, and for Scrutiny by Shipping Superintendents;

whilst shortcomings

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offences

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are

سومه

effectually guarded against, and if the local authorities shew reat efficiency in maintaining watafulness

and activity in the performan of their duty, the sexfaring class will not venture upon breaches the law;

or, should this occur, it will not be difficult to effect

of

the apprehens

apprehension of

the

offender.

Unfortunately, however, the law o

has been allowed in the

رجم

time to fall into neglect, and those in authority have treated

it as or dead letter; so that separation has been effected

between good and bad

among

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of

the

seafaring class, and both Chinese and foreign Commerce has suffered

It is necessary

in consequence .

therefore, that the existing law be

asserted, and that Superintendents of shipping be held responsible

under bond and control be instituted:

over the Masters of vessels. In addition, therefore, to communicating