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witnesses, took place herefore not needed in the City. Owing to the Consul and Vice-Consul's being delayed by business, the Examination did not take place until Thursday morning the 14th. W. Mayers took the position of the chief Complainants (Mr. Robertson having gone to Houghing). These men gave their testimony in a consistent and straightforward manner and no discrepancies appeared. W. Mayers had informed me, however, that the facts of the case are admitted by the Customs and the Provincial Government.
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giving a resumé of some additional data or information which I have obtained. I must explain that I only give such statements quantum valent, as obtained from sources which render their truth highly probable. I cannot positively say that all my statements are absolute facts.
I enclose a translated Proclamation from the Head of the Canton Customs, forbidding the carrying of foreign goods to certain places except via Canton. The route to these places is that on which the late seizures were made. His Proclamation bears a date of November last, but I am not aware that any representation was made to the Government or that any copy ever reached Houghing.
The enforcing of this rule was entrusted
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The enforcing of this rule was entrusted
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