the Chinese Passenger's Act 1855: -- "That the circumstances were as stated in my letter, with the difference that after further enquiry, I had no longer any doubt that the vessel had embarked a considerable portion of her passengers within the limits of the Port, and had sailed beyond the limits with none on board. I added that although the Act conferred on me no power to seize, I was quite ready to point out the vessel, and to accompany for this purpose any force that might be sent in execution of the law. And lastly, I suggested the probability that unless the measures taken were of a very prompt character, endeavours would be made to withdraw the ship from British jurisdiction.
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After which, after a conversation of some length, His Excellency finally replied, that he was willing to enforce the law if the Colonial Government could assure him that they had an officer of their own competent to this Service; that he had already written to His Excellency The Governor to this effect, and was awaiting a reply. Inviting therefore the further instructions of His Excellency,
I have, &c.
The
(Signed) G. B. Huttler,
Emigration Officer.
True Copy
Memorandum
Colonial Secretary.