The opinion of foreign rate-payers in regard to the contemplated scheme of legalizing opium traifie seems to be divided. A minority considering only the pecuniary aspect of the question seem to have serious objection to the suggest ed scheme. The majority of foreign residents in Shanghi definitely against from the old con: complete prohibition, consider of course many more important and higher aspects o'er than economical. The Municipal Coufeil of the International Settlement was reported to have shelved the said petition and decided to set up a good example for others to follow.
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