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in balas in Districts against Malarial fevers, and not only ... but can ... a prophylactic continued periodically and by this means a distinct remedial agent in malarial fevers of every type.
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It is so regarded by the Chinese. See Appendix A.
They do not love ... enough money ... long ... they have ... to purchase the drug, if they have not they will take it in ... any ... other ... form than smoking, e.g., by means of hypodermic injections, if they can obtain it cheaper in that way; they must have the appetite satisfied.
The information herein contained has been obtained from many sources, which I ... many mention the frequent visits I have made to the opium dens in this Colony to study this question. Suspector Quinces of the Hong Kong Police Force and ... beams to this Department ... Ip and I I Kai ... of ... have kindly acted as my interpreters. I have also had considerable practical experience.
As Superintendent of this Hospital during the past six years, I have studied the effects of opium and alcohol on the Chinese and other native races, and the conclusion I have come to is that neither of these drugs taken in moderation, even regularly, are injurious, but on the other hand are frequently decidedly beneficial.