CO129-403 - Governor Sir May Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1913 [8-10] — Page 415

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responsible would thereby be accounted for under one head.

It would also be convenient if seizures of

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cocaine, morphia etc., could be treated in the same way.

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In connection with these proposals I would

refer you to sections 22, 73 (as amended by section 3 (o) of Ordinance lo. 2 of 1913) and 85 of Ordinance No. 23 of 1909 and to Section 38 (4) of Ordinance No. 31 of 1911.

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I should be glad to have your decision on these proposals by telegraph as it is desirable that any necessary legislation in connection with the establishment of the Government Opium Monopoly should be passed as soon as possible.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Claud Severn

Officer Administering the Government.