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Sir:-

Paris,

May 15th 1915

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I have the honour to transmit to you herewith, with

reference to my Despatch No. 378 of July 30th last, copy

of the reply of the Minister for Foreign Affairs to the

communication which I made to His Excellency's predecessor

as instructed by your Despatch No. 64 of February 9th 1914

(4765/14 ) with a view to the restriction of the opium traff-

ic in Kwangchauwan.

His Excellency informs me that an inquiry instituted

into the matter by the Minister for the Colonies has failed

to confirm the statements made in regard to the exportation

and consumption of opium in that colony, and he indicates

the measures taken by the local administration to restrict

the numbers of smokers and to limit the amount of opium

imported to the strict needs of local consumption.

he Right Honoura le

I have &c.

(Signed) Francis Bertie.

Sir Edward Grey Bart., K.G., M.P

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