CO129-400 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [3-4] — Page 367

CONFIDENTIAL.

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONGKONG. 16th. April, 1913.

With reference to the correspondence noted in

the margin, I have the honour to transmit

the enclosed copy of a resolution which

was passed by the Legislative Council on

the 10th. April together with copy of a notice dated 11th.

Governor's Confidential Despatch

of 25th. March, 19132984. Governor's Despatch No. 102 of m 27th. March, 1913. 4. 12921

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April which was published in the Gazette in pursuance thereof.

2. I have to confirm my telegram of 14th. April

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which read as follows:-

"With reference to your Confidential Despatch

8th. February resolution passed by Legislative Council prohibiting export of Persian Opium places other than Formosa and London it has been suggested to Governor of Straits Settlements desirability of action of a similar kind with regard to Singapore otherwise it is possible that legitimate trade from here will be interfered with by smuggling being carried on Singapore.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

Атад

Governor,&c..

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

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LEVIS HARCOURT, M.P.,

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