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were not obtainable and the case instituted against the recipient virtually collapsed. It is evident, if reliance can be placed on the Manila press, that there was a glut of opium on the Manila market during the latter part of the year; and it is concluded that this was carried direct from Amoy.
Persian Opium.
Information of an attempt to secure tonnage in this port by a Chinese syndicate operating in Macao or its neighbourhood for the introduction of 1000 piculs of Persian opium was received. The arrival at Macao of the S.S. Kairyo Maru and the simul- taneous seizure by the Macao authorities of 80,000 taels of Persian raw opium on a craft in the harbour was noted. The Kairyo Maru cleared from Bushire for Vladivostock with 447 chests.
IV. DANGEROUS DRUGS.
Table XII gives a statement of authorised imports; Table XIV of seizures effected.
The last two seizures concerned a pink pill-described as an anti-opium pill-and containing heroin.
V. STAFF.
Mr. G. R. Sayer assumed charge of the department on the departure on leave of Mr. J. D. Lloyd on 28th May, 1927. Mr. B. C. K. Hawkins replaced Mr. W. J. Carrie as Assistant Superintendent on 10th November, 1927.
Revenue Officer Marks and Revenue Officer Tallon were absent on long leave during the year.
Revenue Officer Pearse was seconded to the District Office
North.
Revenue Officer Tuck and Revenue Officer Davidson were engaged on probation.
Revenue Officer Ward was promoted to the first class. The death of Revenue Officer Knight is recorded with regret.
G. R. SAYER,
Superintendents
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