CO129-517-1 Administration and function of Chinese Maritime customs- prevention of smuggling across Chinese frontiers 7-2-1929 - 15-11-1929 — Page 29

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From

CHINA

Decode.

Sir M. Lampson, (Peking).

22nd October 1929.

D. 12.35 p.m. 22nd October 1929,

R.

Ei.

No. 834. (R).

9.0 a.m. 22nd October 1929.

I am consulting Consul-General at Canton and Hongkong before answering your telegram No.355. ZO

Meanwhile I note from the last sentence that this matter is being handed direct with Inspector- General of Customs through Mr. Stevenson in London. Does this mean reversal of "usual procedure" laid down with him last January, see your telegram No.35.a. I only ask to prevent duplication having been already in direct correspondence with Inspector-General of Customs on this question.

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