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"When the Board was discussing the question, a telegram was received from Chan Ki Kin, President of the Anti-Oplum Bureau of Kwangtung, to the effect that Leung Chin Tong, farmer of the prepared opium tax, was himself engaged in smuggling opium into the interior; that he is offering bribes and otherwise
Repeated complaints had acting in violation of the regulations.
been made by foreigners, and the telegram says that if he is not dismissed the anti-oplum movement as well as the tax will be seriously affected. Please make investigation forthwith and appoint a trustworthy merchant in his place. As complaints have been made by foreigners as well as by Chinese, it is evident that the farmer is not conducting the business in a proper manner.
Dhemiss the farmer, Therefore, better arrangements should be made.
if necessary,
after a thorough investigation so as to avoid com- plaints. Please give orders to comply with these instructions and wire the result to the Board".
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