sir.
8723
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Government House,
Hongkong, 25th November, 1914,
1
In continuation of my letter No. 5473/1912 of the 13th July, I have the honour to forward for Your Excellency's consideration the enclosed statement setting forth the revised
conditions upon which opium may be exported from India for the
use of the Opium Farm in Macao. These conditions have been
communicated to me from the Government of India through the
Secretary of State for the Colonies.
2.
Your Excellency will observe that the revised proposals give effect to the modifications in the original
proposals enclosed in my letter of the 16th June, which were
suggested in your letter No. 90 of the 20th June, with the exception that Nos. 4 and 5 remain unchanged.
3.
I am,
however, informed by the Government of
India that sales at Bombay have been discontinued; and as the provisions of No. 4 admit of the purchase of opium privately from legitimate holders in Calcutta, I trust that Your Excellency
will withdraw your objections to Nos. 4 and 5.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your Excellency's most
obedient servant,
$4.
P.H.May,
His Excellency
The Governor of Macao.
Governor, &c.