The question of registration of smokers and rationing of opium was Jdiseussed at considerable length and this connexion the British del gate submitted n proposal recommending adoption of measures for these ends as the most efficacious means of suppressing: the use of prepared opium except by absolute pro-ion. The Japanese delegate ebriited a more rece resaltion which was intended to be embodied in the agreement.
Dr., Sze expressed regret at the weakening of the British position and warmly appealed to Sir Malcolm Delevingne to reconsider his attitude and revert to the original proposal Jof May, 1928, in the interest of humanity As no agreement regarding wording was reached, a meeting was arranged between the Chairman and the British and French delegates to spree to terms.
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