White the careful inspection of all goods being transported inland by the provincial and national government troops and the requirement of the Conveyance Certifieates has limit ed the market for smuggled goods principally to Amoy, some goods do get inland.
An opening wedge in the national government's prohibition has been secured by obtaining certificates on Such goods es have pald the duty. In Foochow none of the goods are given certificates unless all have paid full duty. But in Amoy certificates are granted on such of the goods as have paid duty and it is reported that,
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