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East, inasmuch as the firms in the United Kingdom engaged in that trade are practically all of good standing and would almost certainly be entitled to obtain trading Licences. There is not likely to be any question of smuggling so far as the English exporting firms are concerned. The illicit trade, in practically every case, will commence after the stuff has been delivered to the consignee in Japan.
I am, &c.
JOHN ANDERSON.
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TREGE 14 JUN 17
[March 3.]
SECTION 1.
Enclosure 2 in No. 1.
STATEMENT of the Licensed Quantities of Morphia, Morphine, and Morphia Salts granted for Export to all Countries (including British Possessions) during the Year 1916.
(No. 74.) (Telegraphic.)
MY telegram No. 57 of 23rd February: Opium.
Foreign Office, March 3, 1917. Government of India are especially anxious that inspections should be as thorough as possible.
Japan Chine
Hong Kong
Corea
Philippines
Dutch East Indies
Straits Settlements
Federated Malay States
All other countries
Totals
:::
Statistical Branch, War Trade Department,
February 15, 1917.
Morphia and Morphine.
Mor-bia Salts.
ib. 28,808
54
23,357
10 tons 9 cwt.
lb. 41,048
(3 ozs. only)
H
40
11 14
4,184
45,297
20 tons 4 cwt.
[2681 c-1]
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