CO129-263 - Acting Governor Barker Governor Sir Robinson - 1894 [5-8] — Page 518

After full consideration, in order to minimise the danger of large quantities of opium being available at any given moment for smuggling into China upon the unprotected opening. The farmer is aware that no obstacle will be placed in the way of his drawing.

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RAFT.

Hongkong MINUTE.

Fiddes 2:0 Lucas 2 boiling, amy [r. Fairfield. at r. Wingfield.

An increased quantity in mouth, provided he does not dispose of it without the permission of Government.

Tr. Bromston. J Meade. 7. Buxton. (Marquess of Ripon.

(87.) N. G. Mitchell-Innes 22nd June 1894 Treasurer

esp. The decision has for...

Govt Hongkong 13261/0

5 Prepared to accept 2 Day 34 514

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Add questions referred to despatch of 25 June

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Call for tenders with option of three years if no objection

Leut 6 hu one two

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