Peking, Apr. 11.
The International Anti-Opium Association reports that in a large seizure of morphia made by the Maritime Customs recently there were six 5-lb, tins bearing the labels of a British manufactory, namely, J. A. Wink & Ca., London, This firm was written to asking for a verification of their tabels and wrappers, and the following is their reply "We are in receipt of your letter enclosing a brown paper wrapper and label. We recognize this as our label and the brown paper is without doubt our original wrapper.
"In reply to your inguiry as to the British trade in morphia we may tell you that during the past three years there have been practically no direct transactions with Japan. You are probably aware that exportation from this country is only possible by Home Office permit, and no permit is granted for Japan unless a request is received, together with an undertaking that the morphia will be consumed in Japan and will not be exported.
"We consider it probable that the 5-lb. tins of our manufacture may have been obtained from the United States."—Reuter.
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