1. The words suggested by
Lord Kimberley on Mr. Herbert's [letter from the Colonial Office of 8
March last in the second penalty Clause 5.4 and in 5.5. 96 10,
да should be inserted;
2. In Sx 11 after the word "equipped" which is twice used. in that section, we are of opinion that in each care the words "within "the waters of the Colony and "Contrary to the provisions of this "Ordinance" should be inserted.
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.3. Section XVII is in our Opinion open to all the objections
Aated
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Stated by Sir C. Murdoch.
Porte The section, as it stands, authorizes the seizure under all the circumstances of any ship (British or foreign) which carrying Chinese Emigrants, may come within the waters of the Colony. In fact forbids under penalty of seizure And detention the waters of the Colony to every Ship Wherever equipped and however employed
in Carrying every description of Chinese emigrants to any part of the world.
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