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suppression of its manufacture, distribu-
tion and consumption, subject to local
conditions:
importation and exportation
to be prohibited: (this is subject to
reservation by British Delegates that
no interference will be caused in the
arrangements for the preparation and
distribution of prepared opium now in
force in Malay Peninsula or elsewhere in
His Majesty's Dominions).
(3) Morphine, Cocaine &c. Legislation
to be passed to restrict use of drugs
to legitimate medical purposes, and to
limit manufacture to licensed persons.
Sellers, dealers and exporters must be
licensed and their books open to
inspection. Exportation only to be
on 8th January and it is considered
essential that the British Delegates'
signature should bind your Government.
In my judgment there is nothing in the
Convention to which exception can be
taken.
His Majesty's Government
purpose to sign and to adhere on behalf
of your Government unless very strong
reasons against.
possible.
Telegraph reply as soon as
HARCOURT.
allowed when consignee has received an
official permit to import from the
Government of Importing country.
It is proposed to sign convention
on
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