Chungking, Nov. 24.
"The action of the Japanese in South China is similar te their interference with the Customs in other areas under Japanese military occupation," declared the spokesman of the Finance Ministry today in commenting on a report that the Japanese had extended control over the Chinese Customs in Canton, "The Customs funds in such areas," he added, "are now deposited in the Yokohzma Specie Bank."
Questioned whether Sir Frederick Maze, Inspector-General of the Customs, received orders from the Eh nese or Japanese, or acted independently, the spokesman replied that "Sir Frederick -Maze receives orders from the Ministry of Finance of the National Government, but due to Japanese pressure he is ni carry out some of his duties.
"The interport duty, which was abolished" he asserted, revived since the outbreak of hostili ies. Goods paying duties levied by Japanese-sponsored regimes must pay, in addition, the Chinese national tariff when entering Chinese territory."—Reuter:
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