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out in the report of which I enclose copies, must be regarded as carrying great weight. It will be observed that they are very decidedly of the opinion that in present circumstances no reasonable measure can be devised to
reduce further the consumption of opium in Hongkong and I regret that I can only express my concurrence in this view and repeat once more that the only practical courge is to deal with the problem in the countries in which
opium is grom.
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Mr. Fletcher is proceeding on leave very shortly and will hold himself in readiness to attend the proposed opium Conference as a representative of this Government in the British Delegation.
Mr. Fletcher who attended the Conference
at Geneva in 1921 is well know to your department. He has a very full knowledge of the subject and posses906
my entire confidence.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
7.2. Stutte
Governor, &c.
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