OPIUM
This is a serious matter to approach especially as it has a very bad character—and has been black balled all round & generally tabooed. After careful research & unbiased study of its merits & demerits we must confess that it is unduly maligned, as the most useful of Colonists, The Chinese, work in all the hottest & most unhealthy parts of the world. & are generally very healthy which may be attributed to the moderate use of the so called Demon OPIUM. The largest employers of Chinese labour never object to the use of it & It is made from the White Poppy. “PAPAYER SOMNIFERUM.”