CO129-358 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [10-11] — Page 414

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Liang Chih Hou, the proprietor of the ch'uan Fu Chang

hong, was arrested on account of the infringement by that hong of the regulations, in that raw opium was improperly sold to persons not duly licensed, and it is impossible that this offer e should be condoned.

I have carefully studied the argumente embodied in your despatch and find that the matter is one solely concerning Chinese merchants, and am surprised that you should be willing to apply for this man's release.

Great Britain has rendered great assistance in the suppress- ion of opium and has expressed her willingness to reduce the quantuty imported from year to year. The Chinese Government 1s

very grateful for this friendly attitude. The regulations, issued and sanctioned by the Throne, for making searches and for restricting the trade, are of the utmost importance for suppressing the use of opium. The various Provincial Authoriti-

es must, therefore exert themselves to the utmost to carry out these regulations, thereby returning the kindness and generosity of your friendly nation.

Should China succeed in rooting out this cancerous growth of many years, it would, I think, be a source of pleasure to your country.

At present foreign merchants may continue to trade in opium with the opium hongs as before, but the searching of native opium shops is a matter concerning the internal Government of China, and it would appear that you have no right to interfere therein.

I avail etc.,

(Seal of Governor-General).

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