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Chinese authorities in the collection of customs

dues.

I must say that, knowing nothing of the

history of the matter, I do not gather from the Governor's despatch (No.13) that the blockade really interfered with legitimate trade.

The F.O. also emphasise the desirability

of co-operation between the Government of Hong

Kong and the Chinese Maritime Customs.

Pending the receipt of observations of

the British Representatives in China, (see para. 5

of the F.0. letter.)

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