(13) and any ← 188 numbers, I am not aware that any people of the European race contract the Opium habit. The reason is, I think because, firstly, it is a degrading filthy habit, secondly it requires too much time to smoke it owing to the laborious preparation; the smoker must be down all the time. These inconveniences, a European who can satisfy his wants with a glass of wine, will not put up with. The natural indolence and luxurious habits of the Asiatics make them more liable to contract the Opium habit.
(14) Open consumers are, in my opinion, led to the use of the drug for the sake of taking something to give them temporary pleasure. The other parts of this question I am not prepared to answer.
(15) I am not in a position to answer this question.
(16) I don't think there is any feeling of hostility, among the Asiatic race in our Colony, against England for allowing opium to be exported from India.
(17) I have no other remarks to make with regard to Opium Consumption among the people around Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 12th December 1893.
Ashand