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(Telegraphic.) R.
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Sir Edward Grey to Sir J. Jordan.
YOUR telegram No. 162 of 19th July: Opium.
Foreign Office, August 10, 1911.
Prohibition of importation to Hong Kong or transhipment in colonial waters of uncertified opium except for farmer will take effect from 1st September.
You may use this as an argument for favourable consideration of colony's views in connection with railway agreement.
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