Hong Kong. Coolies
MINUTE PAPER.
Land B
Musbden
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In the inclosed letter published in today's 'Times' it is stated that Coolies are shipped under contract from Hong Kong. What is the true state of the case? We have lately called for returns of the Shipping tables indicating that certain companies have been shipping from Hong Kong, contrary to the Regulations which are in force. Nearly
I made it understood to be annexed to this letter, observations that
Mt Herbert.
Rec'd Nov 20/70
The Governor may license Chinese Passenger ships to carry Chinese Emigrants from Hong Kong under Ordinance of 1870 (3703/70)
A Chinese Passenger ship licensed
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