a fair
four
him
chance
no more).
of the Colony seeing
On the other hand I
do not anticipate that the operation
of
the Ordinance can as
work
is
any
hardship
it is
to the criminals. It
framed
left entirely to his own option to adopt the method there provided of obtaining his freedom,
not be likely to do so
and he would
it was
if it
his intention upon his release to obtain
living in the
in the Colony. That
an
honest living
it must be admitted he would be
unable to do. In the mainland however
and
among
his
own
people
the brand
would
carry
disgrace,
even
supposing
no
with it little
its meaning
to be understood.
When
impressed by the System
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If the principle of the Ordinance be
accepted the Regulations defining the mode of branding provided for by Section III will have to be framed with
with care.
One of the chief things to be settled
will be the site of the brand. Whether this
be directed to be in a
conspicuous place I think the success or otherwise
of the measure.
Section IV suspends the operation of the Ordinance till Her Majesty's pleasure.
is Assent. I am of opinion that the Royal assent may with propriety be given to
this Ordinance.
(Signed), The C. Hayilar, Actury Allemag
Hong Kong. April 8th 1872
neitt.
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General
Acting Colonial Secretary