The Archive · 1939

Weihaiwei Opium Dens Queried in Commons

Difference in Japanese — Rule Emphasized

London, Mar. 20.

John Haslam, Conservative Premier was aware that, during the whole British lease of Weihaiwei, the port and the surrounding district Were "entirely free from the opium evil, and continued so until the Japanese occupation." Since the Japanese took over the port, Sir Joha added, many opium dens had been He asked whether the Premier would draw the attention of the Jepanese Government to the grave consequences of permitting opium dens to exist, and increase, in Chinese territories under their occupation.

Mr. R, A. Butler, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, replied: "Yes—the question is at present under consideration."—Reuter. tions, the dismemberment of Czechoslovakia may therefore be said now to be complete."

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