CO129-587-9 Smuggling of kerosene oil and other commodities into China 22-4-1940 - 19-6-1940 — Page 21

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1/1791/37c.

Enclosure No.3.

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22nd April, 1940.

1

Sir,

With reference to your letter No.1537 of

9th April, 1940, on the subject of the smuggling

of kerosene oil and other commodities into the Mirs

Bay districts, I am directed to inform you that

your representations will be given consideration

but that it is regretted that at the present time

Government is not clear as to the extent to which

help is possible.

The Commissioner,

Chinese Maritime Customs,

Hong Kong.

I am, Sir,

Your obedient servant,

NL SMITH

Colonial Secretary,