CO129-262 - Governor Sir Robinson Acting Governor O-Brien - 1894 [1-4] — Page 56

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C.O. 2956.42/4

Red 19 FF 94

Answers to the questions regarding Opium Consumption and Opium Revenue in the Colonies and Dependencies of Singapore, Penang and Hongkong.

1. Yes.

2. Men about 30%, Women about 10%. Children do not.

3. It does not affect them morally. Physically, an Opium smoker has not the same fresh, healthy appearance as one who does not smoke Opium. A Smoker's position is not socially affected as regards other Asiatic races.

4. They chiefly smoke. They neither eat nor drink a decoction. If it is taken in the latter form also, I cannot distinguish between the effect of each.

5. Not many, very few mutually become "Opium sots". I find that a considerable proportion of them are moderate consumers.

6. It is not correct to say that there cannot be moderation in the consumption of Opium. I have known many cases where Opium has been consumed without harm to the consumers. There are several Opium dealers with whom I have been brought into business contact.

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Reef C.O. 2956.42/4 Red 19 FF 94 54 Answers to the questions regarding Opium Consumption and Opium Revenue in the Colonies and Dependencies of Singapore, Penang and Hongkong. 1. Yes. 2. Men about 30%, Women about 10%. Children do not. 3. It does not affect them morally. Physically, an Opium smoker has not the same fresh, healthy appearance as one who does not smoke Opium. A Smoker's position is not socially affected as regards other Asiatic races. 4. They chiefly smoke. They neither eat nor drink a decoction. If it is taken in the latter form also, I cannot distinguish between the effect of each. 5. Not many, very few mutually become "Opium sots". I find that a considerable proportion of them are moderate consumers. 6. It is not correct to say that there cannot be moderation in the consumption of Opium. I have known many cases where Opium has been consumed without harm to the consumers. There are several Opium dealers with whom I have been brought into business contact.

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