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Updated: July 1, 2025
He united with the Hai-hong, a high civil official, in issuing a proclamation, warning the people to be on their guard against poison, which wicked people were circulating. This proclamation was not only circulated in the city of Amoy, but also in the country around. "It did not mention foreigners, but the people by some other means were made to understand that foreigners were meant.
They get certificates of office from the 'Hai-hong, and on the change of that functionary it is necessary to get the stamp of his successor attached to their certificates. Their income is derived from various sources. Monthly they call on the merchants and shopkeepers, who by paying down a sufficient amount are freed from the annoyance of beggars during the month.
In each ward there is a head-man or chief called 'Chief of the Beggars. He derives his office from the 'Hai-hong, or the superior local magistrate. Sometimes the office is conferred as an act of benevolence on an individual, who from sickness or other causes has met with reverses of fortune. Sometimes it is purchased.
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