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reasons stated
in
Majesty for the by The Earl of Kimberley his Despatch Nr. 14 of 7 February,
No 1871, and Ordinance No 7 of 187/0 having been disallowed, there is
no reason now
for masking any distinction between Europeans
and
Chinese in the mode of dealing
with Persons who
are
guilty of
returning
of a
in Violation
to the Colony Conditional Pardon.
The present Ordinance therefore repeals Ordinance N°16 of 1870 ; and provides for the Trial by Jury of all Persons irrespective of nationality who
charged with the above
are
offence where the denied. Where the
is
identity
accused pleads
quilly the Magistrate still retains the Power of dealing
summarily with the base.
(Signed) J. Banncesste,
Attorney General 214 September, 1871.
(Price Copy)
Herndonia Matern
Colonial Secretary.