held
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the 15th Instant, by
which it will be seen that
Can
to the
the Attorney-General Mr Sterling is not altogether satisfied that British Vessels be legally registered at Hongkong, agreeably Provisions of the Act 8 and 9 of Victoria, Chapter 89.
Your Lordship will observe that for the present I have determined on continuing the practice heretofore acted upon and in conjunction with the Colonial Treasurer - of registering Vessels; but as it is of importance that such Registry should be in strict conformity with the Act,
I think it is my duty to place before Your Lordship the Attorney-General's views on
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General's views on
102.43 the Attorney-General's
the question, that, should it be deemed advisable to again bring the question before the Legal Authorities in England, they may be aware of the objections that have been taken to
this system by Mr Sterling.
The honour to be,
have
With the highest respect, Your Lordship's
most obedient Humble Servant,