CO129-262 - Governor Sir Robinson Acting Governor O-Brien - 1894 [1-4] — Page 82

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Answers to questions regarding opium consumption.

1. I believe that opium is consumed by a proportion of adult males (Chinese) but not by a majority of them. I do not believe that children or women consume it to any great extent.

2. Large consumers present an emaciated appearance. I cannot speak to other effects.

3. I believe that the majority of Hong Kong Chinese consume opium without injuring their efficiency.

4. I do not know of any general increase or decrease in the consumption of alcohol among Chinese.

5. I think that the Chinese generally regard opium in much the same way as Europeans generally regard alcohol - as a luxury when used in moderation.

...

16. I would not...

17. Comparing the consumption of alcohol by Europeans with the consumption of opium by Chinese...

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C.O. 1.29. 80 Answers to questions regarding opium consumption. 1. I believe that opium is consumed by a proportion of adult males (Chinese) but not by a majority of them. I do not believe that children or women consume it to any great extent. 2. Large consumers present an emaciated appearance. I cannot speak to other effects. 3. I believe that the majority of Hong Kong Chinese consume opium without injuring their efficiency. 4. I do not know of any general increase or decrease in the consumption of alcohol among Chinese. 5. I think that the Chinese generally regard opium in much the same way as Europeans generally regard alcohol - as a luxury when used in moderation. ... 16. I would not... 17. Comparing the consumption of alcohol by Europeans with the consumption of opium by Chinese...
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