CO129-262 - Governor Sir Robinson Acting Governor O-Brien - 1894 [1-4] — Page 182

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Hongkong,

9. Not once one becomes what is generally termed an "opium sot," & this only if a man's means do not permit her to indulge to excess, or if he should be neglectful of his family. – The Chinese view indulgence in alcohol as degrading, although they may feel the hardships for a time. -

10. They would supply themselves with opium from elsewhere. – Persian opium has been & is being consumed in China for some time; & it is not at all unlikely that China may encourage the growth of opium, which is already being carried out to a great extent. - They are not likely to take to alcohol as the Chinese are, as a rule, very abstemious, unless induced. The importation & consumption of opium is entirely & effectually stopped by Imperial Edict. –

11. ...

12. About one-seventh of the total revenue. – The Colony is already heavily taxed, & there are no other sources from which the much-needed revenue could be raised: – People would say that the loss...

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Hongkong, 9. Not once one becomes what is generally termed an "opium sot," & this only if a man's means do not permit her to indulge to excess, or if he should be neglectful of his family. The Chinese view indulgence in alcohol as degrading, although they may feel the hardships for a time. - 10. They would supply themselves with opium from elsewhere. Persian opium has been & is being consumed in China for some time; & it is not at all unlikely that China may encourage the growth of opium, which is already being carried out to a great extent. - They are not likely to take to alcohol as the Chinese are, as a rule, very abstemious, unless induced. The importation & consumption of opium is entirely & effectually stopped by Imperial Edict. 11. ... 12. About one-seventh of the total revenue. The Colony is already heavily taxed, & there are no other sources from which the much-needed revenue could be raised: People would say that the loss...
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