CO129-323 - Acting Governor May Governor Nathan - 1904 [6-7] — Page 235

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Enclosure 1.

7428725

Paraphrase of Telegram dated 14th July, 1904 15 AUG 04

234

In reply to your enquiry His Majesty's Consul-General had an interview with the Viceroy of the Two Kwang on the 11th and offered that if Hongkong was allowed to be used as the place where emigrants from the Canton Province should embark, the fee of three dollars per capita would be paid and Inspectors appointed by the Viceroy would be allowed to inspect the Emigration Depot and emigration vessels. The Inspectors would not be allowed to live or perform any duties in the Colony. The Viceroy stated that he had been instructed by China's Minister at London that emigration was not to be permitted to South Africa except from Treaty Ports.

He added that he had not received the regulations under Article 5 of the Convention. He would not listen to any proposals outside the letter of the Convention.

The Agents of the Mine Owners to send their emigration vessels to Northern Ports. I would suggest that Hongkong be recognised under the Convention or by interchange of diplomatic notes or otherwise. And I would recommend that a member of the Imperial Maritime Customs here be made Inspector on behalf of the Chinese Government.

I see no objection to periodical inspection by Chinese inspectors appointed by the Viceroy if necessary.

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COFY. Enclosure 1. 7428725 Paraphrase of Telegram dated 14th July, 1904 15 AUG 04 234 In reply to your enquiry His Majesty's Consul-General had an interview with the Viceroy of the Two Kwang on the 11th and offered that if Hongkong was allowed to be used as the place where emigrants from the Canton Province should embark, the fee of three dollars per capita would be paid and Inspectors appointed by the Viceroy would be allowed to inspect the Emigration Depot and emigration vessels. The Inspectors would not be allowed to live or perform any duties in the Colony. The Viceroy stated that he had been instructed by China's Minister at London that emigration was not to be permitted to South Africa except from Treaty Ports. He added that he had not received the regulations under Article 5 of the Convention. He would not listen to any proposals outside the letter of the Convention. The Agents of the Mine Owners to send their emigration vessels to Northern Ports. I would suggest that Hongkong be recognised under the Convention or by interchange of diplomatic notes or otherwise. And I would recommend that a member of the Imperial Maritime Customs here be made Inspector on behalf of the Chinese Government. I see no objection to periodical inspection by Chinese inspectors appointed by the Viceroy if necessary. 3

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COFY. Enclosure 1. m 7428725 Faraphrase of Telegram dated 14th. July, 1904 15 AUG 04 234 In reply to your enquiry His Majesty's Consui-General hai an interview with the viceroy of the Two Kwang on the 11th. and offered that if Hongkong was allowed to be used as the place where emigrants from the Canton Frovince should embark the fee of three dollars per capita would be paid and Inspectors appointed by Viceroy would be allowed to inspect the Emigration Depot and emigra -tion vessels. The Inspectors would not be allowed to live or per- form any duties in the Colony. The Viceroy stated that he had been The Chasse instructed by sakayosby's Minister at London that erigration was not to be permitted to South Africa except from Treaty Forts. He added that he had not received the regulations under Article 5 of the Convention. He would not listen to any proposals outside the letter of the Convention. The Agents of the Wine Owners to send their emigration vessels to Northern Forts. I would suggest that Hongkong be re- cognised under the Convention or by interchange of diplomatic notes or otherwise. And 1 would recommend that a member of the imperial Maritime Customs here be made Inspector on behalf of Chinese Government. I see no objection to periodical inspection by Chinese inspectors appointed by the Viceroy if necessary. 3 F

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COFY.

Enclosure 1.

7428725

Faraphrase of Telegram dated 14th. July, 1904 15 AUG 04

234

In reply to your enquiry His Majesty's Consui-General hai

an interview with the viceroy of the Two Kwang on the 11th. and

offered that if Hongkong was allowed to be used as the place where

emigrants from the Canton Frovince should embark the fee of three

dollars per capita would be paid and Inspectors appointed by

Viceroy would be allowed to inspect the Emigration Depot and emigra

-tion vessels. The Inspectors would not be allowed to live or per-

form any duties in the Colony. The Viceroy stated that he had been

The Chasse

instructed by sakayosby's Minister at London that erigration

was not to be permitted to South Africa except from Treaty Forts.

He added that he had not received the regulations under Article 5

of the Convention. He would not listen to any proposals outside

the letter of the Convention.

The Agents of the Wine Owners to send their emigration

vessels to Northern Forts. I would suggest that Hongkong be re-

cognised under the Convention or by interchange of diplomatic

notes or otherwise. And 1 would recommend that a member of the

imperial Maritime Customs here be made Inspector on behalf of

Chinese Government.

I see no objection to periodical inspection by Chinese

inspectors appointed by the Viceroy if necessary.

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