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part of the equipment of every
sailor, and I do not think that a few cases of wounds given, when under the influence of liquor, are sufficient to justify their being dealt with by a law, the object of which is to prevent the carrying of arms by habitual criminals and smugglers.
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The Government of Hongkong is not only pledged to prevent smugglers going about armed, but is also deeply interested in the question for another reason besides the preservation of peace and good order. If Raw Opium is smuggled from Hongkong into China, there is no doubt that prepared opium is smuggled from China into Hongkong, thus diminishing the profits of the Opium Farmer, and consequently affecting the sum that is obtained by Government for the Farm.
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The Draft Bill further provides that all importers and dealers in arms shall register their