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RE 28 JAN 25

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

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HONGKONG. 23rd December, 1924.

Governor

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With reference to the telegraphic

correspondence noted in the margin, I heve the honour to

6th November, 44[W$114),

14 Secretary of Stete 8th lovember. Secretary of State

Cries

18th November.

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No.52983/14

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Secret `MO52983

enclose for your information copies

of correspondence with the Japanese Consul-General regarding the issue

of a licence to the Mitsui Bussan Keisha to meke arrangements for the purchase of 200 chests of Persian opium on behalf of the Jepanese Government, end the refusel of a corresponding licence to the firm of Mr. H. M. H. Nema zee to sell the

opium in question.

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I refused to issue a licence to Nema zee

because, having regard to what is known and to the great

deal more that is suspected of the nature of his operetions,

I did not consider that his firm could any longer be regard-

ed, in the words of your telegram of the 18th of November, as one of "known probity and good standing". You will,

I feel sure, share my views on this point.

I have the honour to be,

gir.

Your most obedient humble servent,

7.8. Stutts

Governor, &c.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

LIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P.,

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