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Sir:-
Paris,
May 15th 1915
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I have the honour to transmit to you herewith, with
reference to my Despatch No. 378 of July 30th last, copy
of the reply of the Minister for Foreign Affairs to the
communication which I made to His Excellency's predecessor
as instructed by your Despatch No. 64 of February 9th 1914
(4765/14 ) with a view to the restriction of the opium traff-
ic in Kwangchauwan.
His Excellency informs me that an inquiry instituted
into the matter by the Minister for the Colonies has failed
to confirm the statements made in regard to the exportation
and consumption of opium in that colony, and he indicates
the measures taken by the local administration to restrict
the numbers of smokers and to limit the amount of opium
imported to the strict needs of local consumption.
he Right Honoura le
I have &c.
(Signed) Francis Bertie.
Sir Edward Grey Bart., K.G., M.P
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