the 11th Jul. Brenan conferred with me. I had to resume, if we could discuss arrangements, and make some decisions.
however extensions, and other matters were discussed.
"that if we could meet and arrange things in a more complete manner, and then make the scheme concrete to prevent difficulties. This I saw as part of my plan, it would be an important part of checking and preventing the evasion told so as to put the Executive officers on alert – the smuggling by Farmers undertaking false declarations.
A lot of Clinching arguments were made about it, but they and I had differing views. Some were opposed to it. Some hinted that an alternative approach could be considered.
ID 17 was brought forward to see what advantage it would be to Council - Leg: Council members. Chiefly because his stuff was being smuggled, and that it would be beneficial to know, and for some time, the arrangement was in advance from the present level, and beyond what anybody could.
# 4 March 1889
Scheme proposed for allowing export of Raw Opium in quantities less than one chest.
So the Appl 1857.
I have seen this proposal signed by the parties for their Chemist & Endorsed by the Secretary of the Chamber. It is per Official despatch - brought to Eugen Becher to calculate the ascements.
Ca + bepu sppical despakete fun foveran cefter gun get it all copied, in case any matter arises than one chest.
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Retail sale and export of Raw Opium in quantities less than one chest will be confined to persons licensed by Government at a certain fee. The said licensees to enter into bonds of at least $5000 each to comply with certain conditions:
(a) That no opium, unless samples not exceeding 2 taels duly certified by the Importer, shall be admitted unto his premises or be under his control except what he obtains in registered Chests.
(b) That he will not part with any opium until he has received a permit of removal from Government Officer, and a receipt from the master of Junk or other vessel by which the opium is to be exported - which receipt may be made on the official removal permit -- retained by the licensee.
(c) that the said licensee will make up and endorse on every parcel the quantity and kind of opium, and his own name and that of vendee, and that he shall attach a certificate of Sale which will not be valid for more than 3 days including day of issue.