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a through bill of lading, since through bills of lading from
trans-ocean ports to Canton are not normally obtainable.
nay add, if it appears to you to be desirable, that the
procedure suggested by the Governor of Hong Kong presents the
additional advantage of stultifying any attempt by an
exporter to evade the United States Government's regulations
by declaring Hong Kong as the destination of arms which he is
we
aware in reality destined for China,
I am, with great truth and respect,
sir,
Your Excellency's obedient Servant,
(For the Secretary of State)
(Bu.) C. W. Orde,
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