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class, but a larger proportion of the coolie class.
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The general effect is to impair their efficiency in their respective callings.
Difficult to obtain details with accuracy.
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"The result, from a moral or social point of view, of the abuse of alcohol compared with that of opium is probably the same; but opium does not incite to the commission of brutal crimes.
The abuse of alcohol among the Chinese is, however, most uncommon.
The general opinion is that it is degrading and that opium is worse.
9. Very occasionally; I should say never, among the lower classes.
They would buy to procure it from some other place. If Tong, King, and China were prohibited, they would grow it in larger quantities. Very few would take to alcohol or narcotics. They would not abstain except from absolute want of the drug.
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12. About one-sixth; Yes; The people, with the exception of the Europeans, would not say anything about it. The Chinese do not bother about Government measures if they are fair and reasonable.
13. In the absence of the drug, very rare instances. Probably because of custom and example (social intercourse with the Chinese being almost nil), and because of the contempt for the habits of Asiatics.
The Chinese acquire it chiefly from example and occasionally recommendation by friends in case of pain. "Brothels and restaurant entertainments have something to do with it.
They are inclined to lounge and be idle in moments of leisure.
14. The majority probably for reasons given in last answer; In a few instances, the recommendation of a doctor or a friend who uses the drug would induce them, but I should say not generally. Not knowledge, and I do not think the Chinese have the idea suggested. Ordinary bodily weariness