Annexes 4 and 5
Exchange of Notes Between the Japanese and Chinese Commissioners for Treaty Revision Regarding the Appointment of an Officer for Collecting Dues and Duties Provided in No. 9 of the Supplementary Rules for Steam Navigation Inland
From Japanese Commissioners to Chinese Commissioners
October 8, 1903
Gentlemen,
The provision contained in No. 9 of the Supplementary Rules governing steam navigation on Inland Waters published in the seventh moon of the twenty-fourth year of Kuang-hsü, regarding the appointment of an officer to collect dues and duties, not having in all cases been given effect to, we hav the honour to request that Your Excellencies' Government will again issue instructions to all provinces to give strict effect to this provision, as it is a matter of importance.
We trust that Your Excellencies will
comply with the request contained in this despatch and that you will favour us with a reply.
We have the honour to be, etc.
From Chinese Commissioners to Japanese Commissioners
Shanghai, August 18, 1903 (Chinese Calendar)
Gentlemen,
We have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellencies' despatch of this date to the effect that, the provision contained in No. 9 of the Supplementary Rules governing steam navigation on Inland Waters published in the seventh moon of the twenty-fourth year of Kuang-hsü, regarding the appointment of an officer to collect dues and duties, not having in all cases been given effect to, you request that instructions be again issued to all provinces to give strict effect to this provision, as it is a matter of importance.
We have noted the above and have communicated with proper authorities in order that action may be taken, and have now the honour to write this reply for Your Excellencies' information.
We have the honour to be, etc.