(No. 33. Confidential.)
Sir,
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Inclosure in No. 2,
Consul-General Scott to Sir E. Satow.
Canton, August 28, 1903.
IN continuation of my despatch No. 31 of the 25th instant, in connection with the prohibition by the Viceroy of the export of cattle from Kuangsi, I beg to report that Mr. Morse, Commissioner of Customs, informs me that the Viceroy had telegraphed from Kuangsi to him, through his Excellency's secretary in Canton, a request to convey to me verbally the Viceroy's assurance of his friendly attitude to the British Government, and that realizing the importance of supplies for Hong Kong, no action would be taken on his part to interfere therewith, and for this purpose he would, given a short time, revert to the conditions and situation in operation consequent on the arrangement made by the ex-Governor under the direction of the Wai-wu Pu. The Viceroy expressed a hope, added Mr. Morse, that I would communicate this information to you privately. As, however, the question is an official one, I have taken it upon me to report officially, but confidentially.
I shall not fail to keep you fully informed of any further developments.
I have, &c. (Signed) JAMES SCOTT.
This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government. C. O.
CHINA TRADE.
CONFIDENTIAL.
2148 Rec 10
[October 5, 20 Jan 04
No. 1.
The Marquess of Lansdowne to Sir E. Satow.
SECTION 1.
(No. 297.)
Foreign Office, October 5, 1903. Sir,
Times," has reported in a telegram THE Shanghae correspondent of the published in the issue of that paper of the 1st instant, that Article I of the Commercial Treaty between Great Britain and China, signed on the 5th September, 1902, which refers to amended procedure with regard to the issue of drawbacks, has become the subject of negotiations. He states that the Chinese Government claim the right to retain the preparation of documents in the Taotai's Yamên, "a condition productive of and he adds endless delays, which Article I of the Treaty was designed to remedy,' that you decline to assent to the Chinese interpretation.
I should be glad to learn whether any difficulty has arisen with regard to drawback certificates, and, if so, whether it has been settled.
I am, &c.
(Signed)
LANSDOWNE,
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(No. 33. Confidential.)
Sir,
4
Inclosure in No. 2,
Consul-General Scott to Sir E. Satow.
Canton, August 28, 1903. IN continuation of my despatch No. 31 of the 25th instant, in connection with the prohibition by the Viceroy of the export of cattle from Kuangsi, I beg to report that Mr. Morse, Commissioner of Customs, informs me that the Viceroy had telegraphed from Kuangsi to him, through his Excellency's secretary in Canton, a request to convey to me verbally the Viceroy's assurance of his friendly attitude to the British Government, and that realizing the importance of supplies for Hong Kong, no action would be taken on his part to interfere therewith, and for this purpose he would, given a short time, revert to the conditious and situation in operation consequent on the arrangement made by the ex-Governor under the direction of the Wai-wu Pu. The Viceroy expressed a hope, added Mr. Morse, that I would communicate this information to you privately. As, however, the question is an official one, I have taken it upon me to report officially, but confidentially.
I shall not fail to keep you fully informed of any further developments.
I have, &c. (Signed) JAMES SCOTT.
This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government. C. O.
CHINA TRADE.
CONFIDENTIAL.
2148 Rec 10
[October 5, 20 Jan 04
No. 1.
The Marquess of Lansdowne to Sir E. Satow.
SECTION 1.
(No. 297.)
Foreign Office, October 5, 1903. Sir,
Times," has reported in a telegram THE Shanghae correspondent of the published in the issue of that paper of the 1st instant, that Article I of the Commercial Treaty between Great Britain and China, signed on the 5th September, 1902, which refers to amended procedure with regard to the issue of drawbacks, has become the subject of negotiations. He states that the Chinese Government claim the right to retain the preparation of documents in the Taotai's Yamên, "a condition productive of and he adds endless delays, which Article I of the Treaty was designed to remedy,' that you decline to assent to the Chinese interpretation.
I should be glad to learn whether any difficulty has arisen with regard to draw- back certificates, and, if so, whether it has been settled.
I am, &c.
(Signed)
LANSDOWNE,
0
[2180
-11
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