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of terror in this Colony. Informers
especially
seem to be marked
out for punishment by the-
I have just received
Society.
from
the Head
of
the Police a list
of a dozen more
leaders
of the
Society who are recommended for banishment; but banishment
Can
be
will not be effectual, unless those who return to the Colony are punished by whipping.
I have the honour to be,
Sir
Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,
March
Enclosure
Chinese Opinion regarding Triad Society.
(Copy)
Confidential
complete
C. O.
19710
46 | NOV
Hongkong has had a bad name for Government. But it is a pity that the association of "the triads" is not yet put down, but continues to the injury of the people. Originally there was "Pentad" for there had taken refuge from the Authorities, and originated the movement in the Sha-lin Monastery (*).
Five men perished and three remained, each of whom went in a different direction to form associations for rebellion. Hence the name. These lawless associations continue to the present time over Canton Province in great numbers. Elsewhere they are not heard of.
The laws of England permit associations for mutual protection, but certainly do not permit associations for rebellion, to do evil and insult the people.
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of terror in this Colony. Informers
especially
seem to be marked
out for punishment by the-
I have just received
Society.
from
the Head
of
the Volice a list
more leaders
of a dozen more
of the
Society who are recommended for banishment; but banishment
Can
be
will not be effectual, unless those who return to the Colony punished by whipping.
I have the honour to be,
Sir
Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,
March
Enclosure
Chiese Opinion regarding Triad Society.
(Copy)
Confidential
complete
C. O.
19710
46 | NOV
Hongkong has had
name for Government . But it is a pity that
the bad association of "the triads is not yet put down, but continues to the secret
Vere
e five
men who
injury of the people. Originally there was
"Pentad" for there had taken refuge from the Authorities, and originated the movement in the Sha-lin Monactry (i) **).·
Savo perished and three remained, each of whom went in a different direction to fonu associations for rebellion. Hence the name. These lawless associations continue to the present time over. Canton Province
in
great numbers. Elsewhere they.
of.
not heard
The laws of England permit.
are
associations for mutical protection, but certainly do not permit associations rebellion, to do evil and insult the m
for
people
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