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fully. Inthit it (aulstime in cypher,
JR 75
)
by/1911
gefram.
241
The Secretary of State for the Colonies to the
Governor of Hongkong.
(Sent 1.35.p.m. 6th Way, 1911)
Confidential.
Matter most urgent.
An arrangement has been arrived
at with Chinese Government as to opium, and the
agreement is to be signed on 8th May. Following is
important part of text begins "On date of signature of
agreement a list shall be taken by Commissioners of
Customs acting in concert with colonial and consular
officials of all uncertificated Indian opium in bond
at treaty ports, and of all uncertificated opium in
stock at Hongkong which is bona fide intended for the
Chinese market; and all such opium shall be marked
with labels and on payment of 110 Paking taels
consolidated import duty shall be entitled to the same treaty rights and privileges in China as certificated
opium. Opium so marked and in stock at Hongkong must
be exported to a Chinese port within seven days of
signature of agreement" ends. Minister at Poking
asks that you should take concerted action with
Commissioner of Customs for the listing on Monday
8th May of uncertificated opium from India in Hongkong
which is intended for Chinese market. Please take
desired action. You will note that the opium must be
exported to China within 7 days from 8th May.
HARCOURT.