Such a delegation, however,
is so objectionable in principle that nothing but the clearest proof would be sufficient to justify it. But upon that point your despatch affords no Explanation - While it is
unreasonable to conceive
circumstances, in
Hongkong which would make
it impossible
inconvenient to have recourse to the established Legislature
for the enactment
of any
Laws which
may
be required for the good government
of the Colony. Evidence
These circumstances have
been unable to convince Her
Majesty to confirm
the Ordinance
before me
in this
and I have
to request you will
introduce into
the Legislative
Council an Ordinance
for its repeal.
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