Letter
George F. Seward to SHEPPARD , United States Consuls, March 15, 1880
[Inclosure 3 in No. 623.]
circular to consuls.
Peking, March 15, 1880.
Sir: Information has reached this legation that the customs authorities at certain ports have notified their intention to levy a tonnage due, or, in lieu thereof, a registration fee, upon cargo-boats used for the shipment and discharge of cargo.
Inquiry having been made at the Tsung-li Yamên in regard to the matter, the ministers stated that they were not aware that any new rules had been put out.
In case an effort to collect such levies shall be advanced at your port, you will inform the authorities of this dispatch, and state that you expect them to take no further action under these circumstances.
I am, sir, &c.,
GEORGE F. SEWARD.
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