In order that there may not be too many unofficial armed organiza tions in Kuangtung, the Civil Gov-jemer has refused to sanction the provision by merchants of armed Jescorts for their goods coming into Canton by land or sea. Transport of goods is greatly endangered by brigandage and piracy and it stated that there are still mutinous gunboats at large, interfering with lawful trade." Most of the tow-boats plying between Canton and the ports of Tungkun, Heungshan and the Szeyap districts, have suspended service pending more effective protection against. pirates,
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