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tracing many cases of smuggling of opium, morphine, and cocaine through the Colony and the heavy fines inflicted and the confiscation of the smuggled goods will, it is hoped, go far to checking this illicit trade.
6. An order of the Supreme Court was obtained in March for the removal of the Morrison Library from the City Hall, where it was little used by the public, to the University.
7. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher (Assistant Colonial Secretary) proceeded on leave on the 19th March, 1914, and during his absence his post was filled by the appointment of Mr. M. J. Breen.
Mr. R. H. Crofton (late Chief Clerk) was promoted to the post of Assistant Government Secretary, Zanzibar, and left to take up his duties on 4th January, 1914.
29th June, 1915.
CLAUD SEVERN,
Colonial Secretary.