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Reports of very representative local Committees which have considered the matter carefully in all its aspects; and (3) that although the Conference

is being convened to consider measures

for the more effective application of the Convention, total prohibition within

a stated time goes far beyond the

language of the convention.

6. The measures which have already in Malaya and Hong Kong been takek/to give effect to the Article which I have quoted may be

summarised as follows: —

The martifacture and wholesale distribution of prepared opium han been taken out of the hands of private

persons, by the creation of Government Monopolies in the various Colonies, and steps are now being taken to complete this process by completely eliminating the licenced reteikers.

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Government opium of high quality sold

artificially at an high price (fixed by the Governmenį) with a view to restricting consumption. The amount that may be in the possession of any person at any time is strictly limited. Very heavy penalties (generally fellowed by banishment) are

inflicted on persons found in possession of any opium other than

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