to take effect beyond there limiti without an Act of Parliament-
The suggestions of the Board of Trade are learned with a view to these coming eder zations. Abandoning the arrangement adopted in the letter, and assuming that local and not Imperial legislation is resorted to, they follows.
His Majesty's representative in China should prosecute persons punishable under the Act respecting Slave Trade or kidnapping and should continue to report particulars of each ship to the British functionary at the port of disembarkation.
(7) The Master should enter into a bond, in writing, to comply with the Government Regulations; such bond to be enforceable at the port of disembarkation or elsewhere, and the Consul's certificate to be evidence of non-compliance.
(8) Her Majesty's Consul should board and examine Emigrant ships, should report their state before British Authorities, and should be authorized by law to take back...
Page 278