in the South
Mhina.
That
at any time to be
The Colonists are liable, but
421
and liable
inundated.
of the criminal
Classes of the
main land;
And it is
necessary
That
The hands of the Executive should
be armed with powers, to
deal
cautiously and only when
fitting unavoidable,
for
safeguarding,
dealing with the common criminal
accused
of actions likely to injure the
Security
"Speaking generally
I see no objection to placing in the
hands of the Governor the power of
banishing, watching, & controlling
The Criminal Elements of the
Population of the Colony,
provided these powers
are exercised with due discretion:
Some details of the Measure will require further Consideration.
I. It was pointed out in
My predecessor's dispatch dated
67 of the 12th December
1870 that in the opinion
& judgment of the Law
Officers of the (now No Colonial Law can properly authorize deportation to any place beyond
The limits of the Colony; and the said section Ordinance
4 / 1871 subsequently
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