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That it is desirable that measures should be taken
through the Universal Postal Union for regulating the trans-
mission of raw opium through the post.
PREPARED OPIUM.
Chapter 11.
A.
The Governments taking part in the Conference bind
themselves to prohibit the importation and exportation of
prepared opium.
It is agreed that all Governments represented in the
Conference should take measures for the gradual and effective
suppression of the manufacture, distribution, and use of
prepared opium, with due regard to the varying circumstances
of each country concerned.
B.
It is agreed that those countries represented in the
Conference which may not be prepared to prohibit the ex-
portation of prepared opium, should do so as soon as possible,
and in the meantime should restrict the number of places
through which prepared opium may be exported.
· C.