CO129-156 - Sir MacDonnell - 1872 [1-3] — Page 435

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informed in order that a Steamer may be sent to make the seizure. Similarly, in the case of native Cruisers, information must be given to the deputy of the intended use.

8. In any case of seizure of Opium for smuggling, if a foreigner interferes, the question is to be discussed with him by the Customs and Lekin officials jointly - neither must avoid the matter, and divide responsibility.

9. In case of an international question being involved, or any other exceptional case, it will have to be settled by the deputy of the Station concerned. In case of a serious difficulty, report must be made to the Superior Authorities.

10. The number of cruisers and troops at the Lekin Stations must not be diminished. But when the Customs Stations have been established, then addition or decrease can be made as circumstances shall require.

14. The deputies of the several Lekin and Customs Stations must not leave their posts without authority, nor may they act for one another - This rule is to prevent the shirking of responsibility upon questions of

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10. 11. informed in order that a Steamer may be sent to make the seizure. Similarly, in the case of native Cruisers, information must be given to the deputy of the intended use. 8. In any case of seizure of Opium for smuggling, if a foreigner interferes, the question is to be discussed with him by the Customs and Lekin officials jointly - neither must avoid the matter, and divide responsibility. 9. In case of an international question being involved, or any other exceptional case, it will have to be settled by the deputy of the Station concerned. In case of a serious difficulty, report must be made to the Superior Authorities. 10. The number of cruisers and troops at the Lekin Stations must not be diminished. But when the Customs Stations have been established, then addition or decrease can be made as circumstances shall require. 14. The deputies of the several Lekin and Customs Stations must not leave their posts without authority, nor may they act for one another - This rule is to prevent the shirking of responsibility upon questions of

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10. 11. informed in order that a Steamer may be sent to make the seizure. Similarly in the case of native Cruisers information must be given to the deputy of the intended use: 8. Imany case of seizure of Opium for smuggling, if a foreigner interferes the question is to be discussed. with him by the Customs and Lekin officials jointly - nither - must avoid the matter, and- divids responsibility. 9. In Bade of an international question being involved, or any other exceptional case it will have to be settled by the deputy of the Station Concerned. In 435 case of a serious difficulty report must be made to the Superion Authorities. 10. The number of cruisers and troops it the Lekin Stations must not be diminished. But when the Customs Stations have been established then addition or decrease can be made as me circumstances shall require. 14. The deputies of the Several Lekin and Customs Stations must not leave their posts without authority, act for nor may they one another - This rule is to prevent the Shirking of responsibility upon questions of

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10.

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informed in order that a Steamer may be sent to make the seizure. Similarly in the case of native Cruisers information must be given to the deputy of the intended use: 8. Imany case of seizure of Opium for smuggling, if a foreigner interferes the question is to be discussed. with him by the Customs and Lekin officials jointly - nither

must avoid the matter, and-

divids responsibility.

Bade

of an international

question being involved, or any other exceptional case it will have to be settled by the deputy of the Station Concerned. In

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case of a serious difficulty report must be made to the Superion Authorities.

10.

The number of cruisers and troops it the Lekin Stations must not be diminished. But when the Customs Stations have been

established then addition or decrease can be made as me

circumstances shall require. 14. The deputies of the Several

Lekin and Customs Stations must not leave their posts without authority,

act for

nor may they

one another - This rule is to prevent the Shirking of responsibility upon questions of

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