Geneva, May 15.
The news that a mystery ship, bearing an illicit cargo of opium valued at £250,000, is bound for the Far East "from a Western port", startled the Council of the League of Nations to-day.
The Council, at the time, was discussing the drug traffic.
Mr. Arthur Henderson, the British Foreign Secretary, said he received the news yesterday morning from London.
The League Council to-day decided that Mr. Henderson should convene a meeting in London in July of @ preparatory committee, on which all countries manufacturing narcotic drugs should be represented, with a view to the holding of a full conference in December to limit production to the world's legitimate needs.
Enough opium to supply the medicinal needs of- the world for several years is aboard the mystery ship.
It is learned that Great Britain and other Naval Powers have been requested to keep a look-out for the ship which is stated to have cleared from Bushire Persian Gulf and to be destined for Vladivostok.
It is thought probable that an attempt will be made to discharge the cargo into junks in the sea—Reuter.
No News Locally Inquiries were made into matter locally and was possible to learn the fact that the is hardly intended for China because the margin of profit would be too small to meet the huge expenses which the persons handling it scauld incur, expecially for the chartering. of a vessel, the wages of the crew, and the payment of taxes, ete., to the authorities.
Equally dificult was it to learn of prices prevailing in Shanghi Decause most of the shops which were known to sell opium in. the [past have been suppressed and other firms have taken the premises which they formerly occupied. will all give your unswerving loy ty and support to Dr. Jordan as you have given to me. I know that he will rely on you and that will not fail him."
Tam sorry to leave China and especially Shanghai. I have many happy relations here and the mem-ones will always be happy ones to But the call of the old country is strong and, in spite of present gloomy situation at Home, I look forward to having some happy and peaceful days in dear old England. Again I thank you for your beautiful gifts and I wish you every good luck and farewell."
Miss L. M, Dawson, on behalf the ladies of the department, sai that she wished to associate herself with Mr. Kilner's remarks and she hoped Dr. Davis would spend many days at Home in happiness and in good health.
Three cheers were then given, "For he's a jolly good fellow" was sung, three more cheers and 4 "Tiger" and the proceedings terminated. ver
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