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part of the equipment of every

sailor, and I do not think that

a few

casel

of wounds

given.

when under the influence of -

liquor

are

sufficient to justify

their being dealt with by

the main

a law,

object of which is to at the carrying of arms by habitual criminals and smugglers.

prevent

9.

The Government of Hongkong is not only pledged to prevent smugglers going about. armed, but is also deeply interested in the question for

another

another reason besides the

preservation of peace and good order. If Raw Opium is smuggled from Houghong into China, there is no doubt that prepared opium

is smuggled from China into - Houghong, thus diminishing the -profits of the Opium Farmer, and consequently affecting the sum that is obtained by Government

for: the Farm.

10%-

The Draft Bill further

provides that all importers and dealers in arme, shall register

their

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