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of the tax in so far as it affects foreign opium in a

treaty port.

A reply a copy of which is annexed, has now been

received from Peking showing the position of the

question and the action which has been taken with a

view to the withdrawal of the tax. You will ob-

serve that the Wai wu Pu are carefully considering the

representations made to them by Mr. Max Müller on

receipt of the instructions contained in telegram

from this Department No.111 of the 30th ultimo.

I am at the same time to forward for convenience

of reference a copy of a Despatch containing the

regulations enforcing the additional opium tax at

Canton.

I am,

sir,

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,

Wrangler