Suppression Demanded by The question of the public sale of opium has again been raised by the Chinese newspapers, some of which are very strong in thelt stand that the evil must be stamped out once and for all.
In demanding the severe punishment of the traffickers and smokers, as well as officials who protect the opium combines, the National As-
Executive, say: in a telegram -jui, the Chief opium is being sold openly and Publicly throughout the whole country. This is very sad and distressing news. The people who do wre without hearts and consciences, and we citizens of the country, who are angry with them, are made to suffer as a result of their depredations. Mandates have been issued for the suppression of opium, but no notice has been taken of them, "The matter is not only a national one, but is an international issue. The Powers are watching us. How can we expect extraterritoriality if wede not enforce our Government jum operations as severely as thi laws will permit. We ask that th growers of poppy, those who force the farmers to grow poppy, those who sell, transport and smoke opium, and officials who protect opium dealers should not be allowed escape and should be given no face,
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