The Customs authorities estimate that the total duty evaded on illic cargo brought in through Bast Hopei and transported by rail to Tientsin exceeds $50,000,000.. This figure would be considerably enhanced, however, it the either consumed 1s or transported westwards. by her means thin rail were included, For example the figures for kerosene all reaching 'Tientsin. by rail dur the year are reported to be in "g'0n Of 2,100,000 gallons Lut accord mit {0 reliable sources an additional 000,000" gallons of illicit all were constimed in the Chi Tung area, and "ome 200,000 yahans reached' the districts westwards of that area by (Continued on page 140.)
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