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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

S.S. "SÓNGHOL:"

BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. TENDERS are Invited up to the SIXTH Dir or OCTOBER 1993, for the purchase of the above namel veel with Eagines and Boilers and various Auxillary Machinery on board.

Permits to view may be obtained on applok- tion to the Undervignal

Tealers must be accompanied by a deposit of 3500 returnable, after decision on the Tenders has been reached.

Vessel was formerly known as the a.. HONGKONG' and previously as the ss. ORIENTAL".

Particulars.

Tort of Register-Haiphong.

A Single Screw Steal Stemmer of LH P. 6,000 fitted with internal Electric Lighting.

Length overall between Perpendi-

Breadth ***

Dul ...41015

***

*ལན ་ *་**

Draft fully ladet...

Dopth...

Gross Tonasge

Nett

Cargo

BUILT

145

Cabic fret...

f

Where

...28' ...5.984

...3,085 ***27,650 Greenock -1858

When

Cini & Co. By Whom Bunker Capacity...Main Bunker Tons 947

Spurs Engines and Boilers m by...Caini & Co.

made by."

500

140

cas

Fint Cabin accuminodation... Tween Deck Recommodaties..."... The Ship is to be Sold with all Life-boats, Life pretrvers and Life-Loys. Deck Stores, Engine Room Stores Commissary, Equipment, Silverware, Cutlery, Glassware, Cabio Fittings Mattresses, Pillows, and Linen, as they now are on board the vessel.

All Tenderers shall be deemed to fare inspected the Ship and the Purchaser will take the Ship her Tackle Apparel and Farniture and with all faulis in the tondition in which they le at the time the Contract for Sale is enteret inth,

Any Error Misstatements or Misdescription of Particulars shall not vitiate any Sale made in poramas of any Tenter rereivel hereander or entitle the Purshsser to compensation.

The Vendors shall not be concerned to see to Registration of the Ship but will at the cont of the Purchaser execute as Mortgages a Bill

Sale in favour of the Puchar.

The Vendora shall not be bound to acept the highest or any Tender.

Tenders will be received at the Office of the Uudersign d. Prince's Buildings, Hongkong, up to the SIXTH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1923.

JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER..

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Solicitors for the Mortgagees,

TO CONSIGNEES. NOTICE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

AND

ONSIGNEES per Company's Stommer

EUMAEUS

are hereby notified that the Cargo will be discharged into Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, where

INTIMATIONS

8.8. LOONGSANG."

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY,

from whom particulars

THE Understand, invite OFFERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE WRECK OF the shove Vessel, as she now lies in Hongkong Harbour. The Wreck to be removed by purchaser in accordance with Conditions to be obtained from the Harbour Master.

INTIMATIONS

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

HE Offices of the "HONGKONG DAILY

PR PRESS have been removed to la CRATER ROAD (3rd Ecor), to which Addres all Correspondence should be directed.

Hongkong, 16th July, 1923.

GILMAN & CO., LTD (Agenta, THE SALVAGE ASSOCIATION, London).ANESE

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.

(Agents, THE INDO-CHINA S.N. CO., LTD.)

(135-4

"

*GLEN" LINE, LIMITED. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM UNITED KINGDOM, PORT SAID AND STRAITS.

NHE Motor Vessel

TH

"GLENOGLE“ having arrived from the above ports, Consignees of cargo by ber are hereby informed that all goods are being landed at their risks into the hazardons and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company Limited, whence, and/or from the

be obtained. wharves, delivery may be

1923,

Good not cleared by the 1st Octoler,

at Noon, will be subject to rent. All broken, chafed and damaged packages are to be left in the Godowas, where, they will be examined in the presence of Consigtees by Messrs. Guddari and Douglas, on lit Oed, 1993, at 10a.m.

Claims against the Steamer including those for cargo short delivered must be presented on the special form provided, and must also be submitted within 30 days of arrival, otherwise they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance will be effcosed by us in Any case whatever.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. LTD.,

Agenta. Hongkong, 24th Septraber, 1923. [1343

VEREENIGOE NEDERLANDSCHE

SCHEEPVAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ (UNITED NETHERLANDS NAVIGATIOs Co.) HOLLAND-OOST AZIE LIJN (HOLLAND-ET Asia List). NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

Fox ROTTERDAM, AMSTERDAM. HAMBURG AND BREMEN.

THE Steamship

"OOSTKERK (4). having arrived from the above ports, Consignees

Cargo by her notified that

Goode are bong landed at their rinks into the

hazardous and/or artra-hazai dons Godowns of the Honghong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Jompany, Limited, whence, and/or from the wharve delivery may be wotaimed.

Goods not cleared by the 1st October, 1923, will be subject to rent.

All

AN

EARTHQUAKE DISASTER

HONGKONG RELIEF FUND.

NOTICE.

UBSCRIPTIONS LISTS for the bore

Fand are open at the following places :--| HONGKONA GENERAL CHAMBER OF

COMDIENCE.

HONGKONG & SHANGRA BANKING

CORPORATION.

CHARTERED BANK or Ixpia, Austus-

LIA CHINA.

MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA

INTERNATIONAL BANKING

TION.

CORPORA

NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY,

YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK HONGKONG CLUB.

Cheques should be made out to the Order al the Japanese Earthquake Disaster Hongkong Relief Fund.

By Ordler.

"

D. K. BLAIR.

Secretary, HONGKONG RELINY COMMITTEE. (1297 Ecagkong, 10th September, 1923.

"THE HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the

GIVEN

NOTICA IS BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 1st to 8TH OCTOBER, 1993. (both days inclusive).

Warrants for the Interim Dividend can be obtained at the Office of the Company, " QUEEN'S BUILDINGS, Hongkong, on and after the 8th prox.

By Order of the Beard. E COCK Acting Chief Manager. Hongkong, 17th September, 1923

NOTICE

SEPTEMBER 28TH, 1928.

INTIMATION

Eight boatwomen and one boatman werd But in young und growing, one it is fatal," Strong support is given to these fined #5 each with the alternative of ten wiews by an article written by Majorluys' imprisonment at the Marine Magis- General W. II. GREY, who has had a tracy, yesterday, by' Commander C. W."

IDEAL BEVERAGES lengthy business and official knowledge Beckwith. R.N., for mooring their boute

WATSON'S DRY

CINGER

of West Africa. Ho agrees with Lord in shore. One of the women told his LEVERIULMS that the Colonial Offies Worship that she want inshore to buy relies too much on the views and reports something."

ing it up.

A storm which passed over Canton on'

of its ban officials and too little on the men who have settled in the country and ALE have risked their whole fortunes in build. Wednesday night caused the llapse of a "Until a better system is matshed arch in front of the First Public invented of governing these dependencies, Park, where the First Bazaar to raise a or circumstances force the Colonin) Office | Japan Relief Fund was held. One person to relax its hold," he says, "no attempt was killed and eleven injured. should be allowed to audreal whereby was killed by an electric wire which snap- control is placed entirely on the shoulders | ped in Yuo Mo Sproet.

Its dryness and aroma are features which give this drink the popularity it deserves.

PYERIS"

SPARKLING MINERAL TABLE WATER

Healthful and Refreshing. Blends excellently with Whisky,

WATSON'S STONE GINGER

BEER

Prepared by a process of partial fermenta- tion which gives it the distinctive flavour which is so pleasing

to the palate...

'FORMAZONE”

Possesses the characteristic stimating and refreshing qualities of Champagne; it has a delicious aroun

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Phone 436.

THE DAIRY FARM, ICE & COLD

STORAGE CO., LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE TWENTY SEVENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS in the above Company will be ALBERT ROAD, Hongkong, on FRIDAY. 5TK DAY of OCTOBER, 1923, at Noon, for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts to 31st July, 1923..

held at the Company's Towa Uffice, 2. LovER A.

it will lie at Consignees risks and subinet to broken, chafed and damaged packages are will be CLOSED from 27th September to th

Ady

to terms and conditions of storage at Holt's Wharf. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after 27th September.

Will I landed Optional cargo

notice unless has been given prior to Steamer's arrival

All broken, chafed and damaged goods

are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined ca r Todays and Fisys between the hours of 10.45 m. and Noon within the free stemgo period.

No claims

be admitted after the Goods have left the Steamer's Gojown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 1st October, will be subject to rent,

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before the. 35th vctober, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance will be efectel

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, 27th September, 1923, (1355

DOUGLAS STE MISHIP CO, LTD. * THE ORDINARY GENERAL MEET- ING of the above Company will be held at the Company's Offices, 20, DES Vers ROAD CENTRAL on TUESDAY, the END of OCTOBER, 1923 at 11.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 2nd of September, to 2nd of October, bath days inclusive.

DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & CO.

General Managers. Hongkong, 13th September, 1923. (4311

THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. »

FOURTH GYMKHANA MEET- THING will be held (weather Jermitting) at HAPET VALLEY on SATURDAY, 6TH, and MONDAY, STH OCTOBER, 1923, corine-

ing 3.15 p.. each day,

The Charge for Addraission to the Public Enclosure will be $1. Solders and Sailor 12 uniform Half Price.

Members are advised that they must show their Badges to obtain Admission to the Members Enclosure.

Each Member has the right of introducing

Non-members to the Members Enclosure.

left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 29th Sept., 1923, at 10 M., by Mess. Goddard & Dongias.

Clains against the Steamer must be pre sented in writing within 10 days after arrival of steamer, otherwise they will not be recognized.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by the undersigned in any case whatever.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN, - General Agenta Bazgkong, 24th September, 1923. [1341

S. CAPITAINE FAURE" COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOT LOE

CONSIGNEES of Cargo from DUNKIRK MIDDLESBROUCH, &c., in connection with above Steamer their Goods are hereby informed that with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stared at their risks into the Godowas of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, whence delivery may be outsized immediately

tur landing.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Consignees before Noor, TODAY, requesting it to be landed

here.

THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company October, 1923, both days indasive.

By Order,

M. MANUK, Secretary. Hongkong, 19th September, 1923.

.

NOTICE.

...

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DIRECÇÃO DOS SERVIÇOS DE FAZENDA (YACAO EXCHEQUER DEPARTMENT).

S Several Firins with Head Ofices in Eure and in America have asked for

sr extension of time to send in Tenders for the exclusive Rights of seing up and running Electric Power Alachinery, a Wireless Station and Electric conveyances, the following hereby again savourced:

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The Macao Government will receive Tenders for the concesion of the following extinsive privilege in the City of Macao: (a) Setting up and running Wireless Station. with safficient power to guarantee com- munication with the Portuguere Colony of Timur.

(c)

up and running Electric Power Machinery for the Supply of Electric Power to the whole City and Harbour of Macno, also the Bupply of Electric Light to private land belonging to the Port of 31aeso, Setting up and running Electric Convey ances in the City and with Communication with neighbouring Chinese villages, when thin right may be

e granted. The Terms and Conditions may be seen in the Public Works Department, and in the Consulates General for Fortegal in Shanghai,

Hongkong and Canton, and Tenders will be

Phone 436,

inan

A map

We mentioned the fact a day or two

go that a letter dated August 30th. had. renched us from London, ria Sibertà; in

The con-

of executive officers appointed by the Colonial Office, and often referred to s The main the man on the spot."... objection to leaving things to the on the pot in tropical Peperulencies jai twenty-four days, which we reinrked the fact that he asually has no personal showed a gradual improvement. This is knowledge of what has happened' previous rather discounted by the fact that letters to his being sent to the spot. has newer regeived in the Celany, by the interests in the country, if a Governor is Siberian route, which "were despatcher only there for five years. Many works from London in Angst oth. | recommended tako years to mature, and elusion is that no gularity of servies policies commenced by any one Governor has yet been achieved which will justify seldom give results during his Governor correspondents in depending on the sur

man on vice. ship. The responsibility of the the spot is really very small if the results

The mistress of a sampan was fined $25 taken into con to him personally are sideration. A Secretary of State obsessed with the alternative of one month at with the idea that a Governor of a. Crow the Marine Magistracy, yesterday, for Colony must be supported against the curing her sampan to the "s.. Tan On views of people interested in a colony whilst the vessel was ander way. Accord may cause the people and the colony ang to the evidenes of a Water Police great deal of loss, yet the Governor, the

Sergeant the sampan was moored to the real paase, of the loss, suffers in no way vessel as far out as the Sulphur Chanuel, when his ideas are proved by practice to The woman said she went out to meet the

"· General Gagy suggests that be wrong.

Dont in order to ensure getting the moor- there should be consultative committees representing the traders and settlers, and ing dine for the buoy,' Asked how much fulfilling in regard to the Crown Colonies she was paid for the job, the woman mich the same functions as are dis.replied 10 cents. His Worship said he charged by the Indian Council in con did not believe she would go all that dis- nection with India. It is surprising that tance for the sake of earning 30 cents. no pernianent committees of this kind He imposed the fine stated above. exist, though we believe it is the practice of the Colonial Office when questions of exceptional interest arise to seek advice from men who have been prominently

S. WATSON & identified with the colon, concomit

CO., LTD.,

AERATED WATER MANUFAC-

TURERS.

BIRTH... McMenus.At Redhit, 121, The Prak, on September 9th. to Mr. and Mrs. D. MCMURRAY, a daughter.

Hongkong Office: 14, Chater Road. London Office: 131, Fleet Streel, E.C.

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, SEPTENDER 28, 1983.

COLONIAL OFFICE GOVERN-

MENT.

ADVOCATES of Constitutional reform, in Hongkong and all other Crown Colonies.

THE STRIKE AT CANTON. CHARGES AGAINST CUSTOMS BROKERS.

vis nevertheless a matter of frequent com-

plaint that the views of men permanently The tuntun Daly Yews gives the follow- interested in a Colony arg not adeing arout of the trouble at Canton quately considercy when they are at which is interrupting the shipping trade of ...' variance with the official policy. Pos- the part:

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sibly one object in view in the publica. Upon learning that the customs brokers tion of these indictments at the present in the city have been making fale reports time--while the conflict between official of this actual price, weight and quantity and unofficial opinion in Kenya is still of the goods at the Customs House in

Joss customs duties, the. fresh in the memory is to get the whole order to pay question re-considered by the Committee Superintendent of Customs, Mr. Fù Ping- or Development and Transportation in shiang, has male an investigation, raguril British Tropical Dependencies which is ing the matter. The account books of thegs. now sitting at the Colonial Office. The brokers were required to be presenteil at ' principle attacked is one which is com- the Superintendent's office recently. 2017 to all Crown Colonies, and the these hooks, there were found proofs that advocates of Constitutional Reform in the merchants had not beep hourst in all of them are naturally sympathetically deeinring the prices, weight and quantity interested in the warfare waged by any of ther goods at the Customs House. Ster one of the group against an out-of-date the mesey they made thisugh this dis- system of government.

haust praptice amounted to several hua- drl thusand dollars each year, the Supers intendent imposed a fine of $100,000 upon these merchauts. '.

The Hon. Mr. William D. Jupp has been appointed a member of the Legis lative Council for the State of North Bornco for a further term.

Tenders are invited by advertisement today for the purchase of ss. Senghor, The vessel was formerly known as the a.s. Hang Kheng, and previously as the ́s.s. Lord LEVER: (niental-

will be interested in indictments of Colonial Office Government which have recently heer pablished in England" ́in connection with troubles that have arisen in British West Afrien. HULME drew up the first indictment in Aerarding to Lord the Sunday Times.

With a view to avoiding the payment of this fie, the merchants started a strike a few days ago and petitioned the Superis- tendent for the withdrawal of his orders.. However, the Superintendent being strict in his dealings, refused their request. Superintendent Fu bus reported this matter... to the Governor of Kwangtung and the Secretary of Finance, and asked the nu thorities to take dur measures to comped: Whilst the Yaumati ferry launch Fee the merchants, to pay their fie

In a leading article on the subjeët puri Canton Contemporary after reciting the nature of the trouble says:

Bills of La ling will be countersigned by the Jadersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after the 1st October, 1993, at NOON, will be subject to rent and landing charges.

All claims must be weas in to mi on or before.

LEVERRULE, West Africa has everything was crossing from Hongkong to the 6th October, 1933, or they will not be received by the Chief of the Macao Exchequer, that should make it one of the most Yaumati on Wednesday afternoon,

prosperous. of tropical countries. But its Chinese jumped from her into the son and development is held back by a had system | was drowned.

recognized.

All damaged packages will be examined on Monday, the lab October, 1923, at 10 ax, by Messrs. Goddard & Douglas.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. R. KODENFUSER, Hongkong, 25th Sept., 1923.

Acting Agent. [1340

S.S. "ANGERS".. SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE.

<

up to the lot of NOVEMBER. 1023.

Macao Exchequer Department, 16th

[1350 Deptember, 1943.

SYETY

NEWS FROM THE OLD COUNTRY.

END 13/- and we will mail you regularly week for 52 weeks a copy of any British Weekly Newspaper, such sa: Lloyd's People, Tit Bits, Pearson's, etc., eten, sto,

of on

List mailed free. A different paper vent woolly, or the same publication for 52 weeks. 12/- pays for a year's subscription, including postage. Most uniqna in connection with above members throughout the Empire.

Send 13/-to-day to Bteamer are hereby informed that their

PERIODICAL POSTING CO., goods with the exception of Opium, TreasDIG

PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND. and Valuables are being landed and stored at their risks into the Godowns of the Hong- Kong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Go, Ld Kowloon, whesce delivery may be obtained immediately after landing

ONSIGNEES of

Mr.

In view of these circumstange we cann of goverment, the same system in its

aut emphasize too much the vital neces- essence that last us America and that the

W. E. Smith, of the Union sity of drastic netion on the part of the progressive Dominions have long since Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., at authorities. There has been a market

Lord Leven- Singapore, has been transferred to the tendancy in Cauton to practise corruption. outgrown and repudiated. HULME insists that had the export duties Society's branch at Shanghai. He will be in most revenus producing centres. Syn- insposed on certain West African products relieved at, Singapore by Mr. H. C. Gray, "dicates for such purposes flourish and mal- practices are rampaut. It is time that the by the fat of the Colonial Office been im- at present stationed at Calcutta.

The Yuen, Sung which is to be authorities make a special effort to stamp poned on the products of countries like

out a good many and all-cf the corrupti Canada or Australia or New Zealand or.

Whamppon Docks for The Indo-China will welcome any and every measure that Steam Navigation Co., Ltd, is a. sistoris just and legal Business does not have hip of the es. Su Sang, which was fully to depend on sinuggling, false returns and described in our columus on the occasion the like in order to subsist. "Legitimate of her launch

business properly carried on does not have

Tickats for whom can be obtained from Messrs. LES, cargo from MARSEIL and up-to-date service, greatly appreciated by South Africa, the whole Empire would launched to-morrow at the Hongkong end is.. In the long run,, real business men

INSTEAD & DAVIS at 35 each up to FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3TH.

The Stewards invite the Ladies of Hongkong

(1940 to be present.

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HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY, THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of MEMBERS will be held in the CITY HALL on FRIDAY, 26th 1587, at 5,45 P.M.'

By Onler,

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Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Consignees before Noos, To-DAY, requesting it to be landed bere.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by D. K. BLAIR,

the Undersigned Gooda remaining unclaimed after Hon. Secretary.

the 2nd October, 1923, at Noon, wil be subject to rent and landing charges. Hongkong, 17th September, 1923.

All claims must be sent in to me on or before the 7th October, 1918, or they will Rob recognized.

TO LET

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WANTED

ADVERTISEMENTS

$1791

Letters are lying at this fee for 2

Box-IL, XS, 280.

LET:-GODOWN, No. Prays

have been ablaze. It is the crux of his indictment that the region is ruled by autocratic bureaucracy administering an outworn system by the light of exploded theories. Commenting on the indictinent the Sunday Timex remarks: "Officialdom The Hon. Mr. Chow Shou-son, having to depend on corruption as a hand-mail. -- We sincerely hope therefore that the everywhere needs tempering. One of the returned to the Colony was present at the Governor will end his approval to the re- very worst effects of the war is that it meeting of the Legislative Council yeronimyndations made by the Superinten; has given all Governments and all terday. The Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotowall deur of Customs and that the measures. therein outlined will be faithfully and Government departments and officials, an who had filed the temporary vacancy energetically carried out by the Police time. egregiously swelled head. They got soccordingly now retires, but it was an authorities. Particularly at this

Cena 11 afford to wink at so Government used to running things in their own way nounced at this Legislative Council y much

the full quota legitimate

We

government for obtaining revenues, easily spared the many now Jotices of the are sure that public opinion is ready to

the stand of

that they almost forgot there is any other terday that the Hon. Mr. Chow Siu-ki in ohtige, dus exercise is made All damaged packages will be examined on 1 East. Apply Gaspa. Pason & Co. Lam. way of running them. They got so used has resigned being anxious to retire from goverament, revenues. The prople can. To

national purposes that they are reluctant public work after forty years public OFFICES UNION BUILDING-Tely. The and sctober. 1923, 10

UST ARRIVED.-Choque Perforatare, to take off the handcuffs even when the service, and it was indicated that Mr. and Fall), RAMSAY & Co., Beaconsfield Arcade.tätaude even in a old and made country. vacancy.

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Boom on Fifth Floor,

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Apply

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY

F CANTON, LTD,

a.m., by Messrs. Goddard & Donglas.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

R. RODENFUSER,

Acting Agent Hesgkong, 26th September, 1923 - [1253

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forcing the Customs Brokers, Gaild make correct reports to the Government,