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NO CONFIDENTIAL.
sir,
31229
AUS 14'
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONGKONG.
13th July, 1914.
3
25199
In continuation of paragraph 4 of my confi-
dential despatch of the 16th June, I have the honour to
report that Messrs. Michael & Co. have applied for permis-
sion to import 200 chests of opium into the Colony on the
Macao Opium Farmer's account; one quarter of this consign-
ment is to be delivered to the Farmer before the 1st August
and the remainder at a subsequent date. Messrs. Michael
have been informed that this Government entertains no
objection to the arrangement,provided (a) that the Indian
Government is notified and its consent obtained, (b) that
the opium is stored in this Colony under the supervision
of the Superintendent of Imports and Exports and (c) that
the opium issued from store will be deducted from the
supply which the Macao Farmer is allowed to import during
the year 1914-15.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
LEWIS HARCOURT, M.P.,
&C. 1
800.
&C.
Governor, &c.