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FOREIGN OFFICE.

20710 459

RECO

REG2 7 AUG 19

August 5 1899.

Sir:-

I am directed by the Marquess of Salisbury to transmit herewith, to be laid before the Secretary of State for the Colonies, for any observations which he may have to offer thereon, copy of a Despatch from the British Consul at Saigon, calling attention to the prevalence of false smuggling of opium on vessels from Hong Kong to that port, carried on, is alleged, with the connivance of the French authorities.

I am,
sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
St. John Brodrick

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FOREIGN OFFICE. 20710 459 RECO REG2 7 AUG 19 August 5 1899. Sir:- I am directed by the Marquess of Salisbury to transmit herewith, to be laid before the Secretary of State for the Colonies, for any observations which he may have to offer thereon, copy of a Despatch from the British Consul at Saigon, calling attention to the prevalence of false smuggling of opium on vessels from Hong Kong to that port, carried on, is alleged, with the connivance of the French authorities. I am, sir, Your most obedient, humble Servant, St. John Brodrick

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FOREIGN OFFICE. 20710 459 RECO REG2 7 AUG 19 August 5 1899. Sir:- I am directed by the Marquess of Salisbury to transmit herewith, to be laid before the Secretary of State for the Colonies, for any observations which he may have to offer thereon, copy of a Despatch from the British Consul at Saigon, calling attention to the prevalence of false smuggling of opium on vessels from Hong Kong to that port, carried on, is alleged, with the connivance of the French au- 28 thorities. der Secretary of State, Colonial Office. I am, sir, Your moet obedient, humble Servant, St. John Broduits

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FOREIGN OFFICE.

20710 459

RECO

REG2 7 AUG 19

August 5 1899.

Sir:-

I am directed by the Marquess of Salisbury to

transmit herewith, to be laid before the Secretary

of State for the Colonies, for any observations which

he may have to offer thereon, copy of a Despatch

from the British Consul at Saigon, calling attention

to the prevalence of false smuggling of opium on

vessels from Hong Kong to that port, carried on,

is alleged, with the connivance of the French au-

thorities.

der Secretary of State,

Colonial Office.

I am,

sir,

Your moet obedient,

humble Servant,

St. John Broduits

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