trouble, but it is obviously necessary to ensure the well-being and quiet of the Island, and..
of itself, a sufficient
also what is over-
motive for undertaking it - an important Political Measure, springing out of the peculiar and unprecedented relations which now subsist between the British and
carrying
will be pleased
Chinese Governments.
As a first step towards it into effect I request you to form yourselves into a Committee to Consider, and eventual submission to Her Majesty's Government such Rules as you may deem to be expedient accompanied by a statement of the Expence, and Establishments present, and future - which the arrangement will require.
It occurs to me, that your three-selves should be always ex officio Members of the Registry Committee and that there should be perhaps at least one stipendiary member whose sole duty should be to make himself acquainted with all persons residing on the Island, and under whose immediate guidance the whole system would be placed.
The Points to which I would recommend your attention in framing your Rules are
1st To establish a Registry Office.
2nd To allow no one to reside on the Island unless he is registered in the office.
The period which any person may remain
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