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Any further communication on this subject

should be addressed la—

The Under Secretary of State for India,

Revenue

India Ofice,

Department,

London, &. W.

and the following reference quoted:-

R.A S. 2898

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C.O 31561

INDIARFICE,

REG 21 AUG 14

WHITEHALE

LONDON, S. W.

477

Sir,

20th August 1914.

ما

With reference to Mr. Read's letter No.25199,

dated the 22nd July last, regarding the arrangement for

the supply of opium to Macao, I an directed by the

Secretary of State for India in Council to state for

the information of the Secretary of State for the

Colonies, that a copy of the correspondence has been

sent to the Government of India, and that they have

been instructed to take the necessary action to give

effect to the arrangements that have been agreed upon.

The Government of India have been informed that they

may settle in direct communication with HongKong any

further questions of detail that may arise. It is

assumed that Mr. Harcourt will have no objection to

this procedure.

A copy of the correspondence is being forwarded

to the Foreign Office.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial office.

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