British and Foreign State Papers Volume 85 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 Excerpt: ...&c., or per keg of powder or case of cartridges. 4. No authorization to withdraw any arms or ammunition shall be gn except with the written concurrence of Hur Britannic Majesty's Agent i Consul-General, and in the following cases onlj: --(a.) To persons affording guarantees to the satisfaction of the oompek local authorities that the fire-arms or ammunition will not be given, assijH or sold to third persons, without the permission of the responsible authority; (J.) To travellers provided with a declaration of their Governmeut -t-: that the fire-arms and ammunition arc destined exclusively for their persoi defence; (c.) In cases where such arms, &c., prescribed arc guaranteed, to the ut faction of the responsible authorities, to be destined for immediate exportati to some ports outside the limits of the zone specified by Article VIII of t aforesaid General Act, provided always that no such permission shall be pi whenever, in the opinion of the responsible authorities, there is ground j suspicion that the arms or ammunition may be fraudulently brought back b any part of the prohibited zone; (rf.) Where, if the arms are destined for the African coast, for Governm service, or for the use of Mission Stations, the demand for authorization withdrawal is accompanied by a written statement from the competent anther of the port of destination showing that their importation will be permitted. In all these caRes the arms, &c, so withdrawn shall be subject to the pi visionB of Article 3 as regards registration, stamping, &e. 5. No sale or transfer of fire-arms or ammunition may take place in L zibar or Pemba without the written permission of the responsible authority all arms, &c, so sold and transferred must be registered and stomped in ac...