I see Lenny. I have examined each separately on the subject of the extent of gambling prior to 1891 and subsequent to that date.
Jam Jui could not speak to gambling prior to 1891 as he has only been in the Colony for 6 years, but the others confirmed the figure contained in Mr Wodehouse's Memorandum of the 16th August 1890.
They say there were over 15 Fantan gambling houses (the Tan Pai of Mr Wodehouse's Memo) in Victoria, and over 100 Cookie gambling houses (the Im Chri or opium dens). They were unable to give even approximately the number of Clubs (Pai Kim), but they say they were not less than 50 in number. Dr Stewart in his speech on the 2nd reading of Clause 7 of 1891 placed the number of Clubs at 300 (vide page 135 of Hansard of 1890-91).
I have stated myself that prior to the last strict seizure there were open in Victoria the following gambling houses only: Four Fantan gambling houses in Victoria. Two of these were in the Western Police District, one had only been open for 3 months. Four Clubs (Pai Kim) and under 30 Cookie gambling houses.
I submit that the existing Ordinance has proved inadequate. I am of opinion that bribery in the Force is an evil of long standing, which can be remedied, not actually eradicated, but...