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To put down by all legitimate means any attempt in the Colony to promote, or benefit by the Macao Coolie Trade, have therefore rendered the law more stringent to effect this object.
I feel assured that not only in the Council, but throughout the British Mercantile Community, the Executive will receive hearty support and cooperation in its endeavors to carry out the intentions of Her Majesty's Government.
I am anxious to be placed as soon as possible in possession of Your Lordship's views as to the Draft Bill now forwarded.
If, therefore, it meets with the approval I anticipate, I shall be glad to hear by Telegraph that the progress of the Measure through the Council may be commenced. This will take some time, having regard to the stringency of the proposed law, it is advisable not to unduly hurry the discussion which will profitably take place upon its introduction.
I should add that the Chief Justice has been furnished with a copy of Your Lordship's Despatch and its Enclosure. I understand that he is not averse to...