CO129-517-1 Administration and function of Chinese Maritime customs- prevention of smuggling across Chinese frontiers 7-2-1929 - 15-11-1929 — Page 111

- 18

Mr. Southon:

There would have to be some Court

in which the penalty can be enforced.

Mr. Mazes The salt can be confiscated.

Sir Joseph Kɛmɔ: I raise the same point on

Article I (g)

O

His Excellency:

us on it.

Sir Joseph Kemp:

Agreement desire?

You might look into it and advise

What do the parties to the

Kr. Maze: I think it would be satisfactory if the junk or steamer were handed over to us,

provided it was Chinese.

Sir Joseph Kemp: It might not be Chinese and it might be seized in an Admiralty action here there might be other claims.

M. Maze: You mean there might be an objection to handing over the vessel.

Sir Joseph Kemp: 15 ih be in thorns of the

bur!!* 1 Suggest a fine instead of seizure.

Hr. Maze: Yes, if the Salt Authorities are

satisfied with that procedure.

In China salt

is smuggled extensively. In Hankow we

confiscated a Japanese ship, which smuggled salt,

although the Japanese protested.

Commander Hole:

There is one other point,

whether

3

114