CO129-548-4 Railways Amendment Ordinance 1934 and further amendment 6-4-1934 - 15-11-1934 — Page 9

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It has been the practice hitherto for such

goods when found to be confiscated by the officers of the

Chinese Maritime Customs; their right to do so has not

been questioned in the past since the goods usually

remained unclaimed, but there was reason to suppose that

should it once be generally realised that no such right

exists claimants to any goods seized would be likely to

come forward, and it would be possible to renew with

impunity the attempt to smuggle any given article again

and again until the attempt succeeded.

The new section 45A of the Railways

Ordinance accordingly authorises the Administrator to

take the steps which in other circumstances would be

taken by the Customs Authorities,

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

Nod. Southosh

Officer Administering the Government.

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Ansel

Sir,

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONG KONG,

17th April, 1934.

I have the honour to submit

for the signification of His Majesty's

pleasure the following Ordinance intituled: -

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"An Ordinance to amend further

the Railways Ordinance, 1909".

The enclosed report by the

Attorney General explains the objects and

reasons of the Ordinance.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

Mo.d. Southoth

Officer Administering the Government.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

SIR P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER, G.B.E., M.C., M.P.,

&C.,

&c.,

&C.,

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