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rather to think that the deported
Criminals were men who had
returned to Honghong for the purpose of emigration, and that under such circumstances, though they
were seen
by the Police Constables, the latter did not interfere with them. What I reported in my despatch
a
8.
one
was,
however,
correct statement of the facts. ·
half
The question of remitting
or two thirds of the sentences.
of Chinese criminals under Conditional
pardons by which they agreed to
my
quit the Colony, had attracted
after I assumed this
attention soon.
Government, and, from time to time, both in the Legislative Council and in
"despatches to the Secretary of State, I.__
impolicy.
pointed out its
It seemed
to me to be inconsistent with a
proper administration of justice and with a strict system of prison discipline. I also felt that it was not quite fair to our
neighbours
in
Australia or in the Straits Settlements.
117 The following is a
copy of a
minute
by
Mr. Deane, the Captain Superintendent
of Police on the subject:
"Minute by the Captain Superintendent of Police
"I have the honour to report that on deportation, or receipt of a Conditional pardon, the exprisoner
was allowed to