CO129-138 - Sir MacDonnell - 1869 [6-7] — Page 153

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151 long previously and if an exceptional and perhaps sudden aggravation of the horrors which are inseparable in the eyes of European homes where the lower classes of the Chinese herd together, has led to the reforms since achieved and those which I hope will be realized. I think the incidents have resulted in good.

12. At the same time from my personal examination of the premises I can readily understand that a very good Inspector might have frequently visited the place without being aware of the disgusting filth and squalor so near him. It is, however, certain that attention was finally called to the matter by Mr. Lister and also, though independently, by Inspector Petron. Therefore, but for the Officers of Government, such nuisance might have continued to exist, and for years have existed. Nevertheless, their detection of those abuses has only evoked from the local press indiscriminate abuse, so that one might suppose the suppression of such nuisances is a reasonable ground of attack, as perhaps also the fact, beyond the control of any Government, that such abuses will endeavour to spring up and develop themselves in the rank soil of any Chinese population.

13. I have dwelt somewhat on the history and details of the Tai Ping Shan nuisance because they naturally excited much public attention, and because I think a corresponding amount of good is likely to result.

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10 M 151 long previously and if an exceptional and perhaps sudden aggravation of the horrors which are inseparable in the eyes of European homes where the lower classes of the Chinese herd together, has led to the reforms since achieved and those which I hope will be realized. I think the incidents have resulted in good. 12. At the same time from my personal examination of the premises I can readily understand that a very good Inspector might have frequently visited the place without being aware of the disgusting filth and squalor so near him. It is, however, certain that attention was finally called to the matter by Mr. Lister and also, though independently, by Inspector Petron. Therefore, but for the Officers of Government, such nuisance might have continued to exist, and for years have existed. Nevertheless, their detection of those abuses has only evoked from the local press indiscriminate abuse, so that one might suppose the suppression of such nuisances is a reasonable ground of attack, as perhaps also the fact, beyond the control of any Government, that such abuses will endeavour to spring up and develop themselves in the rank soil of any Chinese population. 13. I have dwelt somewhat on the history and details of the Tai Ping Shan nuisance because they naturally excited much public attention, and because I think a corresponding amount of good is likely to result. 02 Jul Core - /
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