Ichang, Dec. 24.
There was another burning of opium a couple of weeks ago, when about one ton of the drug was destroyed. In all more than ten tons of opium have been destroyed during this quarter by the Customs authorities. It is understood that much of it was prepared Yunnan opium of a superior quality. This opium was sold for 8,000 cash, or $4.50 per oz., so the total value of a quarter's burning may be easily calculated. The Customs authorities hope that the heavy seizures of this autumn may prove a deterrent for next year, as it is known that large tracts of Szechuan and Yunnan have been given over to the production of opium under the present military rulers—Reuter.
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