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Her Majesty's Government is doubtful,
for although there could be
no
abuses
as
to their shipment here, it is evident that
there
might be
many
abuses and
questionable practices before their arrival
in Hongkong.
What
are
Your
views?
(signed) R. G. M.D.
9th April, 1869
Copy
Remarks by Mr Anstey, Colonial Secretary
When the Emigration
from Hongkong, there were
Agents
at
Macao
and
at
Swatow,
but they had Chinese Collectors under them.
The
same
must
always
be the case?
and such must
always
apprehend. I do not myself see why, with the safeguards at our
disposal, the
Emigration for the West Indies cannot be
carried on
from this
in a manner creditable
to the Government
with
the
necessary
aid
of collectors, but perhaps as Mr. Sampson has been conducting operations since I left China, and would doubtless be continued in his employment in event of resumption,
it would be
well to ascertain from him