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committed in Chinese trawlers,
and
the presence of a guard Boat with
two Officers
in
the Harbor of Hongkong
would therefore be of little use.
The
Officers of the Local Government will at all times afford the fullest information in their
power to the officers commanding
Chinese Gun Boats which may visit
the
vessel as
frequently as possible for the
purpose of visiting
suspected
localities.
His Excellency is of opinion
that the presence
of such a
vessel affords
the best prospect
of putting down a practice
detrimental to the interest
of both
Governments.
I have the honor to be,
Your
Sir,
obedient servant,
(Signed) Cecil C. Smith
Acting Colonial Secretary
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committed in Chinese traters,
and
the presence of ar buard Boat with
two Offiens
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the Harbor of Hongkong
would therefore be of little use.
The
Coffiens of the Socal Government will at all times afford the fullest information in their
Commanding
power to the officers Chinese Gum Boats which may
vessel as
visit
and His Excelliney is of
that the pr
prese
resence
of such a
frequently as possible for l
Hongkong, opinion
the
the
suspected
the best prospect
purpose of visiting
localities.
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affards
of putting down a practice
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detrimental to the interest
of both
both Governments.
I have the honor to be.
Your
Sir
obedient servant,
(Signed) Cecil C. Smith
Acting Colonial Secretary
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