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This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government,
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CONFIDENTIAL.
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No. 1.
Received 21 September 1908
SECTION 1.
(No. 353.) Sir,
Sir J. Jordan to Sir Edward Grey.—(Received September 21.)
Peking, August 3, 1908.
THE suppression of opium smoking in the higher ranks of officials is of course looked upon as the first essential if the prohibition is ever to become effective, and the appointment of the Prohibition Commissioners, which was reported in my despatch No. 166 of the 16th April last, was considered to be a proper step to take under the circumstances. It was well known that many influential officials in Peking hoped by hook or by crook to evade the prohibition, and no doubt similar expectations were shared by colleagues in the provinces. There are some indications that such persons are being closely watched.
A month ago a Decree appeared degrading a district Magistrate, on the denunciation of the Governor of Honan, for endeavouring to pass himself off as a person cured of the habit, and I have now the honour to inclose translation of a Decree of the 30th ultimo cashiering, at the request of the Prohibition Commissioners, two Manchu officials of standing—one of them, Tsai Chang, belongs to the Imperial family and is a direct descendant of the Emperor Kang-hsi—for the same offence.
(Translation.)
Inclosure in No. 1.
I have, &c. (Signed) J. N. JORDAN.
Imperial Decree dated July 30, 1908,
THE High Commissioners for the Prohibition of Opium, Prince Kung and others, have memorialized requesting the issue of a Decree to punish certain high officials for falsely reporting that they do not indulge in opium.
The Court has issued repeated orders and injunctions with regard to the prohibition of opium, which is an important measure for strengthening the power of the nation, and it is the bounden duty of officials in high places to eradicate the evil and show example to the people. According to this Memorial, Wen Hai and Tsai Chang, who have long been slaves to the habit, have reported that they are not addicted to opium. Such wilful deception requires condign punishment. In order to assist in purifying the official ranks and suppressing a degenerate habit, we command that Wen Hai and Tsai Chang, Sub-Chancellors of the Grand Secretariat, be cashiered forthwith.
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C.0.
This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government,],
57675
25
CHINA TRADE.
CONFIDENTIAL.
[32668]
No. 1.
Reco
15. 001 08 [September 21.1
SECTION 1.
(No. 353.) Sir,
Sir J. Jordan to Sir Edward Grey.-(Received September 21.)
Peking, August 3, 1908. THE suppression of opium smoking in the higher ranks of officials is of course looked upon as the first essential if the prohibition is ever to become effective, and the appointment of the Prohibition Commissioners, which was reported in my despatch No. 166 of the 16th April last, was considered to be a proper step to take under the circumstances. It was well known that many influential officials in Peking hoped by hook or by crook to evade the prohibition, and no doubt similar expectations were shared by colleagues in the provinces. There are some indications that such persons are being closely watched.
A month ago a Decree appeared degrading a district Magistrate, on the denunciation of the Governor of Honan, for endeavouring to pass himself off as a person cured of the habit, and I have now the honour to inclose translation of a Decree of the 30th ultimo cashiering, at the request of the Prohibition Commissioners, two Manchu officials of standing-one of them, Tsai Chang, belongs to the Imperial family and is a direct descendant of the Emperor Kang-hsi-for the same offence.
(Translation.)
Inclosure in No. 1.
I have, &c. (Signed) J. N. JORDAN.
Imperial Decree dated July 30, 1908,
THE High Commissioners for the Prohibition of Opium, Prince Kung and others, have memorialized requesting the issue of a Decree to punish certain high officials for falsely reporting that they do not indulge in opium.
The Court has issued repeated orders and injunctions with regard to the prohibition of opium, which is an important measure for strengthening the power of the nation, and it is the bounden duty of officials in high places to eradicate the evil and show example to the people. According to this Memorial, Wen Hai and Tsai Chang, who have long been slaves to the habit," have reported that they are not addicted to opium. Such wilful deception requires condign punishment. In order to assist in purifying the official ranks and suppressing a degenerate habit, we command that Wen Ilai and Tsai Chang, Sub-Chancellors of the Grand Secretariat, be cashiered forthwith.
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