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3. It would thus appear that to confine the export of war
material to the Government of Macao or their accredited agents
would not constitute any appreciable check on the total of
arms and ammunition exported to Macao. Mr. Eden would
therefore suggest that the Governor be asked whether, in
addition to regulating the export of war material as
contemplated, it would be possible to scrutinize with greater
care applications to export arms and ammunition not falling
within that category.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Cr. Orde