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to apply for an increase in the Grant-in-Aid from Imperial funds. On this account and also in view of the fact that the contract with the opium farmer expires on the 30th of June next, any change to be made in the present system might be deferred until
that date.
rd Crewe, K.G.
H.M.Principal Secretary of State
for the Colonies
I have etc.,
(Sd) J.H.STEWART LOCKHART
Commissioner
(