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aid be induced to withdraw

:these vessels altogether from

these waters and thus de-

crease its expenditure

while increasing its revenue.

The Chamber of Com- merce has not entered suf- ficiently into detail in this matter, but I venture to suggest for your considera tion a workable plan which may what as follows:-

(1.) On arrival of ship from

be summarised some-

from India her manifest

handed to Harbour Master. supplemented, if need be, by a return from the Calcutta Customs of opium shipped. (2) All opium to be stored in godowns under

under Go vernment control.

(3.) No opium to be moord

from these

godowns without, permit from Harbour Master.

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(4.) Harbour Master receives copy of bill of lading of all opium shipped.