The following are reported to be concerned in this movement Gen. Wang Ju-chin, 8th Division: Gen. Lu Chin-san 18th Division: Gen. Chao_ Yung-hua, 16th Mixed Brigade: Gen. Chang Yuin-ming, 5th Mixed Brigade: Gen. Sung Ta-pei, 3rd_ Mixed They charge $200 for every 1,000 oz, of opium safely landed here. If the stuff is transported further, they will provide an escort with assurance against -official interference for $150 per 1,000 oz. to Shasi, and $250 to Hankow. They hope tol scoop jim the not inconsiderable sum of $5,000,000 a year from this office, This will give a fillip to the use of opium. All now know that they can pay their tax and freely indulge in smoking, Opium diving are to pay the sum of $1 per lamp per month."
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