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17 JAN 24
HOME OFFICE,
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15th January 1924.
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I am directed by Mr. Seoretary Bridgeman to refer to Colonial Office letter of the 7th instant (61337/1923), enclosing for consideration copy of a despatch dated 3rd
In view of all November from the Governor of Hong Kong. the information that has accumulated with regard to the opium transactions of the firm of Nemazee from many quarters including the Government of Hong Kong itself, Mr. Bridgeman cannot but be extremely surprised at the view taken by the Governor that the firm appear to be carrying on a
Mr. Bridgemen presumes that the Governo legitimate trade.
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is aware that His Majesty's Government do not regard as legitimate the export of opium to any part of China, violation of the Chinese law prohibiting such importation, (even if export is by arrangement, as suggested, with the defacto Government at the place of entry, though the Secretarj of State is not aware of any evidence to support that suggestion); nor can they accept the view that the shipment of opium to places like Macao, Vladivostock and Dairen in quantities, which can only be intended for illicit traffic, even if the local formalities have been complied with, is
a legitimate business which should be carried on from British
formed that His The Governor should Territory.
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial office.
Majesty'a