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supervision over then, and it would be impossible to secure that there would be no smuggling and other malpractices.

The representations of the two Boards and the Commissioner of Customs are quite correct, and the proper course in this mat- ter is to act in accordance with the regulations at present

in force. I have therefore the honour to inform you of the above decision in the måtter and to request you to communicate it to the Governor of Hongkong.

(Seal of Viceroy.)