"This regulation is contrary to established procedure relative to applications for cargo, and cannot be viewed with equanimity.
"Furthermore, it will involve traders in a great deal of unnecessary work and expense, leading to vexatious delays.
"It must constantly be borne in mind that Canton is mainly a centre for the collection and distribution of export and import merchandise. 'While the free movement of cargoes In surrounding districts, which large-Ty comprise producing and consuming reas, is restricted, no resumption of trade' in any volume is "Restoration of Whampoa and other delta ports to the control of the Customs is also absolutely essential to the conduct of normal trade." Reuter. si Canton, Apr. 20.
For the time being, vessels allowed to call at Canton will-be limited to two Japanese, one Portuguese, and one British. The Japanese ships will be permitted to make eight round trips between here and Hongkong every month, while the British vessel will be allowed four, Between Canton and Macao, Japanese ships will be authorized to make 14 round trips monthly and the Portuguese four.
'With the two Japanese ships being able to carry jointly but 300 tons of cargo on each trip, in addition to the 600 tons by the Portuguese and 1,000 tons by the British, the maximum quantity of' trade In one month will be limited to 9,000 tons.
Customs revenue each month will not exceed $30,000—Domel.
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