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in the Far East, arrangements were made in September last for consular officers in opium producing countries to report direct to the Hong Kong Government any information which they might receive as to consignments of opium shipped nominally to that Colony.

The enclosures to a despatch dated the 7th of June from the Governor of Hong Kong (a copy of which is enclosed) would appear to indicate that Messrs Nemazee frequently make use of Sabang as a port of transhipment.

B.

The importation of Persian Opium into Hong Kong except on a through bill of lading to a place into which it may legally be imported, has now been prohibited. (F.O. reference No. F1027/51/87 of the 25th of April).

4.

His Grace understands that the drafting of King's Regulations for the control of the carriage of opium by British ships from ports in the Persian Gulf, is under consideration.

5.

Copies of this correspondence are being sent to the Governor of Hong Kong in a secret despatch, for his consideration; Copy of this letter being sent to the Home Office, of the India Office.

(Signed)

I am &c.

FONIDO9

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## in the Far East, arrangements were made in September last for consular officers in opium producing countries to report direct to the Hong Kong Government any information which they might receive as to consignments of opium shipped nominally to that Colony. The enclosures to a despatch dated the 7th of June from the Governor of Hong Kong (a copy of which is enclosed) would appear to indicate that Messrs Nemazee frequently make use of Sabang as a port of transhipment. B. The importation of Persian Opium into Hong Kong except on a through bill of lading to a place into which it may legally be imported, has now been prohibited. (F.O. reference No. F1027/51/87 of the 25th of April). 4. His Grace understands that the drafting of King's Regulations for the control of the carriage of opium by British ships from ports in the Persian Gulf, is under consideration. 5. Copies of this correspondence are being sent to the Governor of Hong Kong in a secret despatch, for his consideration; Copy of this letter being sent to the Home Office, of the India Office. (Signed) I am &c. FONIDO9
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in the Far East, arrangements were made in September last for consular officers in opium producing countries to report direct to the Hong Kong Government any information which they might receive as to consignments of opium shipped nominally to that Colony. The enclosures to a despatch dated the 7th of June from the Governor of Hong Kong (a copy of which is enclosed) would appear to indicate that Messrs Nemazee frequently make use of Sabang as a port of transhipment. B. The importation of Persian Opium (41559/22) 37953 & Encle. into Hong Kong except on a through bill (12741) of lading to a place into which it may legally be imported, has now been prohibited. (F.O. reference No. F 1027/51/87 of the 25th of April). (21156) 0. His Grace understands that the drafting of Kings Regulations for the control of the carriage of opium by (do.) Pritish ships from ports in the Persian Gulf, ( 329 Gulf, is under consideration. 5. Copies of this correspondence are being sent to the Governor of Hong Kong in a secret despatch, for his consideration; Copy of this letter iales being sent to the Home Office, of the India office (Signed) I am &c.. FONIDO 9 (poušlę)
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in the Far East, arrangements were

made in September last for consular

officers in opium producing countries

to report direct to the Hong Kong

Government any information which they

might receive as to consignments of

opium shipped nominally to that Colony.

The enclosures to a despatch dated

the 7th of June from the Governor of

Hong Kong (a copy of which is enclosed)

would appear to indicate that Messrs

Nemazee frequently make use of Sabang

as a port of transhipment.

B.

The importation of Persian Opium

(41559/22)

37953 & Encle.

into Hong Kong except on a through bill (12741)

of lading to a place into which it may legally

be imported, has now been prohibited.

(F.O. reference No. F 1027/51/87 of the

25th of April).

(21156)

0.

His Grace understands that the

drafting of Kings Regulations for the

control of the carriage of opium by

(do.)

Pritish ships from ports in the Persian

Gulf,

(

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Gulf, is under consideration.

5.

Copies of this correspondence

are being sent to the Governor of Hong

Kong in a secret despatch, for his

consideration; Copy of this letter

iales being sent to the Home Office, of the India office

(Signed)

I am &c..

FONIDO 9 (poušlę)

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