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apprehend their purchase. If it is to be made applicable to British subjects of
Her Britannic Majesty, with rights
available in all the British dominion, this
can only be done by Act of Parliament. The
inferior rights of denization
granted by the Crown.
on due application.
But for either purpose
it is necessary
for these gentlemen to employ legal agents in England, & such steps are
attended with considerable Expense.
On the other hand
if they only wish to
make naturalized subjects within Hong Kong, this
can not at present be effected by letter of Naturalization. But
the Legislature of the island has full power
under the general
Naturalization Act,
10 & 11 Vic. c.83, s.
to grant the same
privilege by Ordinance,
including, if thought
advisable, Aliens of
3.