I
F
sent on the 5th instant to Sir
John Walsham
of the
on the subject Opium Bill. I am
awaiting
A
to this
reply despatch before moving
further in this matter.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Most Obedient
Humble Servant,
Mark
Sir.
Enclosure
Gonrum:
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Hong Kong, 5th April 188
In continuation of my dispatch
to Your Excellency of yesterday's date and
with reference to a telegram which I have despatched today, I have now the honor to
Enclose copy of a scheme submitted to Government for permitting the retail sale of Opium, whilst sufficiently safeguarding
the interests both of China and of
this Government. This scheme
which in the opinion of this Government
is a satisfactory one, has been signed by
Your Excellency, Sir John Walsham, Bart:
Her Majesty's Minister Plenipotentiary
Peking