~Convention: The Conversion into Morphia Peking, Mar. 19.
In reply to a letter of the International Anti-Opium Associa tion, asking for information concerning the production and export of opium, Dr. A. C. Millspaugn, Administrator-General of the Finances of Persia, states:—
"The present tax on opium has' caused a noticeable decrease in production, but it cannot be considered successful, as. the present estimated local consumption is approximately 90,000 lb. per year."
The present export duty on opium is $1.80 per 5.49 lb. Exports for 1921.:—
China 12,642 Ib. Egypt 1,570, England 272,644, India 11,027, United States A Japan 3,523, Russia 32,826
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