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fairly be extended within certain narrow limits to the measures proposed by the Local Governments Crown Colonies.

2

The grounds on which this measure rests,

as stated in the preamble, are

of a local character,

altogether.

provisions they have obtained

the almost unanimous concurrence

of

the most competent judges of the

condition of the population to whom

they are to apply.

I would therefore suggest for your consideration whether the permission to introduce is involved on the part of the Act of State more than the recognition of this principle that there may be in a Crown Colony sufficient weight in local opinion on a purely local question to prevail against the general rules which apply at home.

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15 June 188...

Judged proper to acquaint

Jod[is]

Despatch No. 63 of the

17th of April last,

relating to the Public

gaming houses and

the better prevention of

Crime,

you are desirous of acquainting

the Secretary of St. Maj. Govt.

On this subject, I need only refer you to my despatch No. ... of the 14th of May last.

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Your 6014 Hong Kong

631

Dutysis

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fairly be extended within certain narrow limits to the measures proposed by the Local Governments Crown Colonies.

2

The grounds on which this measure rests, as stated in the preamble, are of a local character, altogether. The provisions they have obtained the almost unanimous concurrence of the most competent judges of the condition of the population to whom they are to apply.

I would therefore suggest for your consideration whether the permission to introduce is involved on the part of the Act of State more than the recognition of this principle that there may be in a Crown Colony sufficient weight in local opinion on a purely local question to prevail against the general rules which apply at home.

23 July

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15 June 188...

Judged proper to acquaint Jod[is] Despatch No.63 of the 17th of April last, relating to the Public gaming houses and the better prevention of Crime, you are desirous of acquainting the Secretary of St. Maj. Govt. On this subject, I need only refer you to my despatch No... of the 14th of May last.

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fairly be extended within certain narrow limits to the measures proposed by the Local Governments Crown Colonies.

The grounds on which this measure rests, as stated in the preamble, are of a local character, altogether. The provisions they have obtained the almost unanimous concurrence of the most competent judges of the condition of the population to whom they are to apply.

I would therefore suggest for your consideration whether the permission to introduce is involved on the part of the Act of State more than the recognition of this principle that there may be in a Crown Colony sufficient weight in local opinion on a purely local question to prevail against the general rules which apply at home.

23 July

PRINTED FOR PARLIAMENT

15 June 188...

Judged proper to acquaint Despatch No.63 of the 17th of April last, relating to the Public gaming houses and the better prevention of Crime, you are desirous of acquainting the Secretary of St. Maj. Govt. On this subject, I need only refer you to my despatch No... of the 14th of May last.

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