Notification., March 15, 1885

Notification.

In reply to questions recently put to the consul-general of France by several residents of Shanghai, the undersigned has the honor to remind the public that—

Besides rice, which has already been the object of a special declaration, the following articles are considered contraband of war:

Cannon and fire-arms, side-arms, projectiles, lead, powder, and other explosive substances, saltpeter, sulphur, articles for military equipment, camping and harness, all instruments and articles whatever manufactured for warlike purposes.

This list may be extended hereafter, if circumstances require it, the prize court remaining judge.