but it would probably (and on wuktantial international grounds) be annoyed in case the enlistment were carried on within to the Chinese Empire : but an enlistment confined of this colony miglon be so
quietly conducted as
Favoid observation.
ao
Mischief might arise and unfounded suspicions might be created in the mind of the Chinese Mandarins from excited. discussion in the Legislative Council; but the good sense and patriotion of Honorable members might safely be relied on
is
the matter were laid before a committee of the whole Legislative Council and were discussed in private and if the Bill were passed without comment in public ordinary common place measure.
Ifeel that the subject might prove too prolific of matter for the news- paper press and that the writers would not let the ordinance pass unchallenged.
It is a satisfaction to me to find. that these questions have been entmitted. to Mr Justice Francis. It is long experience
His in China, his good common sense, and his knowledge of military law assure me that he will give you most valuable because reliable information.
Shave the honor to be
Fir
Your obedient Lewant
An Amale. Chief Justice.
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