Opium Is the Great Enemy of China

Opium is the one great enemy of china. If it is used, it weakens the body and injures it like the most deadly poison. It makes the rich poor and the wise foolish. And by reason of the misery, it brings robbers and acts of violence. As early as june 18 68, the new maji state posted announcements renewing the ban on opium smuggling and smoking. China has prohibited the importation of opium, but the english bring it in armed vessels and smuggle it in. The chinese officials are aware of this practice, but they have no power to put a stop to it. I appear the English think the japanese too are fond of