are matters extremely difficult
to regulate, particularly in the
case of a population at once
litigious and ignorant of British
Law like the Chinese. I can
suggest no better safeguard then
causing
"
it to be the duty of
Public Officers, as far as possible,
That all such changes
are liable
to examination, and that this exam-
ination will be carefully and
rigorously enforced.
I have
Governor Bonham's.
Bonham
M128.
Entered.
Mr. Merivale - 10 July 1849
hit. Never-
Earl Grey. 11
5
IZVA
209
Colonial Office
11 Jul 1849.
With reference to a suggestion
contained in Jour Despatch, Jr. 22, of
January 26th last (acknowledged date herewith)
by
direction of
I have to inform you, that I am
prepared to concur in the addition
of two unofficial members to this
Legislative Council whenever
you shall consider that the time is
ripe for offering this change
in its constitution: but I cannot