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China, I could cite many
instances
coming
under
own
my observation in both Australia and
Mauritius. The large bribes which they affered particularly with the view of purchasing the privilege of Cambling would astonish these not acquainted with these people =
In the Mauritius
1176. 176.
Sambling
AVAD
most severely
dealt with under the provisions of the Penal Code by fine, forfeiture and imprisonment;
and although it is not entirely suppressed, it is Hept within moderate bounds.
17/77.
very
It is almost if not
quite
as di
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difficult to obtain reliable
information from natives of India
criminal
in matters as it is prom Chinese . _ I have pequently returned to my quarters after holding &nguicitions.
of murder in which Indians were concerned without
in cases
having elicited the slightest clue. although any
one
of the
many
• felly
witnesses exanimed might have enlightound me on the subject. The necessary information
most pequently obtained later, and by native Agency.
I have found the
148.
tendency
to
cajole,
deceive and
bribe those in authority prevalent
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