CONFIDENTIAL.
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Sir,
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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONGKONG.23rd. August, 1912.
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I have the honour to transmit the enclosed
paraphrase of the telegram which I sent in cypher in reply to your 1.0.21fcypher telegram of the 13th. July.
EN
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In explanation of my telegram I enclose two
returns showing the import and export of Raw Persian Opium during
the months January to June of this year. At the time of furnishing the returns there was a stock in the Colony of Raw Persian Opium
of 828 chests.
The export trade to Formosa is legitimate. If
it is stopped the trade will be conducted from some other port. I
have, therefore, suggested that steps should be taken to control the
trade. The Bill forvarded in my Confidential Despatch of even date will effect that control. I have no objection to prohibiting the
export of Raw Persian Opium to ports other than Formosan.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
HE RIGHT HONOURABLE
LEWIS HARCOURT, P.,
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BC..
Governor,&c..