CI. O NO 2 3 2.1.
Wing Kong, 1st August, 1872.
Births and Deaths
Ordinance to provide for Registration of
Report of Acting Attorney General upon
Income. No 2 in Governor Sir Arthur Kennedy's Despatch No. 140 of 1st August 1872
LI N° 140
72
Hongkong
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God. Sir A. Kennedy.
MINUTE.
Mr. Meade.
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Mr. Holland, or Mr. Herbert
Mr. Hugessen. Lord Kimberley.
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20 October 1872
Sir,
With reference to your despatch No. 72 of the 15th August,
I have to convey to you gracious confirmation and allowance of the Hong Kong Ordinance No. 7 of 1872 "For registering Births and Deaths in Hong Kong"
The power of inflicting penalty for non-compliance with the provisions of this law should be exercised with great forbearance towards the Chinese Population, until sufficient time has elapsed to enable them thoroughly to understand the operation of the Law, and to remove any feelings of distrust and jealousy which they may entertain in the matter.
Thank you,