CO129-517-1 Administration and function of Chinese Maritime customs- prevention of smuggling across Chinese frontiers 7-2-1929 - 15-11-1929 — Page 138

Confidential.

I.G. Telegram of 30th July, 1929,

In

Convention conceding to China right to establish Customs

Stations in Hongkong Territory, patrol in Colonial

waters, collecting of Dues and Duties in Hongkong and

enforcing of penalties has been accepted by Hongkong

Government subject to approval of Home Authorities.

connection with this all preventive work in South China

will be reorganised.

appointed Commissioner of Kowloon District and in charge

of Freventive Work from 1st September.

Inform J.M.H. Osborne he has been

Instruct him

proceed immediately to Hongkong to arrive there if

possible by 1st September. Wire his departure. MAZE.

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