I am to request that you will date to the Earl of Kimberley that the question of exempting vessels performing voyages restricted to the China seas from the operation of the Chinese Passenger Act will require deliberation and will be duly considered.
I think it best that in the meanwhile so far as regards the particular Case in question Su 2. Sytten is of opinion that it is unnecessary to take any proceedings in the matter of the Master of the "Cutchorin
for having proceeded to Amoy without Emigration papers. Have:
H. Merivale