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was the compradore of the ship ham Iu wing. It is probable
that the idea of the charterparty was to conceal the real
destination of the ship.
In one of the cables from the supercargo at bushire decoded
mention is made that the ship would have a red funnel, and would
fly a white flag as a mark of distinction. Instructions were
given for the ship to be met by another ship at a place called
Long Fong kai, the exact situation of this place cannot be
determined, but it is believed to signify some creek west of Macau, or possibly between Haiphong and Fakhoi. Information
received was to the effect that part of the opium was to be put
off into junks south west of Gap lock, near some islands. One
cable suggested that she was to call at saigon for orders, she did not however do so, a more recent letter intercepted seems
to imply that she is due now in Haiphon3. Letters seized make it quite plain timt she was due to arrive in the neighbourhood of Shanghai, and local rumour had it that she had discharged her shangai opium noar that place about the middle of septem-
ber. In all the documents absolutely no mention is made of any
intention of going to Vladivostock, for which she cleared from
Buahire in both instances.
In the first venture some $450,000 was raised, and for the
second some $650,000. It is to be remarked that this money was
raised at the time of the beginning of the strike in July, 1925,
and while the boycott was progress in June and July this year
in respect of the second venture. Though trade was very bad, apparently the members of the syndicate had no doubt that an opium deal would be highly successful in spite of all the
trouble. The fact that the opium was financed from llong Hong
apparently was not allowed to interfere with its disposal in Apte of the boycott.
sd. J.D. Lloyd.
Superintendent of Imports and xports.
22nd October, 19.6.