House of Commons Papers, Volume 110H.M. Stationery Office, 1908 - Legislation |
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Page 39
... opium was on the decline and that, in face of the increasing con- opium, sumption of the native drug, its doom in China was sealed. The increase in the net import from 51,890 piculs (6,918,660 lbs.) in 1905 to 54,225 piculs (7,230,000 ...
... opium was on the decline and that, in face of the increasing con- opium, sumption of the native drug, its doom in China was sealed. The increase in the net import from 51,890 piculs (6,918,660 lbs.) in 1905 to 54,225 piculs (7,230,000 ...
Page 40
... opium proved to be cheaper than the native drug. The Commissioner of Customs at Newchwang writes that " the price of Manchurian opium was so high in consequence of a moderate supply, some difficulty in getting it to the port safely and ...
... opium proved to be cheaper than the native drug. The Commissioner of Customs at Newchwang writes that " the price of Manchurian opium was so high in consequence of a moderate supply, some difficulty in getting it to the port safely and ...
Page 93
... opium duty and likin, with decreases in coast trade duty and native opium export and coast trade duty and dues. The decrease in the duties on native opium was due to the new system of taxation imposed during the year, for the Imperial ...
... opium duty and likin, with decreases in coast trade duty and native opium export and coast trade duty and dues. The decrease in the duties on native opium was due to the new system of taxation imposed during the year, for the Imperial ...
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