dated the 11th ibmitted A petition by the native cattle hongs,
together with a tran of a proclamation by the Tanyang to the recent imposi cattle from that district. -Tho dealers notify the Council that unless this taxation is withdrawn, the cattle supply will be curtailed. It is decided to communicate the facts for the information of the Consular Body without delay and to request that the Taotai be required to put a stop forthwith to these illegal exactions which threaten to interfere with the food supply of the Settlement.
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