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The proposal to 12823 that the subject of making
Lubuan a plan for Straits Convicts was along under
consideration, whether the convicts there also be
transported.
I can imagine that such a form of punishment was
distasteful to the Cantonese. I can, I think,
arrive at it under the Straits Prisoners Removal Act.
Js. 21/11
There is much to be said in favour of making
Labuan a penal settlement for Straits & Hong Kong.
I would proceed as the Governor of the Straits
proposes.
Reeth her 22
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Government House, Hongkong.
15 September 1877.
My Lord,
With reference to my
12023 despatch of today's date
on the transportation of convicts to
Labuan. I venture to
ask your Lordship's consideration of
constituting Labuan convict settlement for
The Earl of Carnarvon
Hongkong
Downing Street