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administer justice, without being wholly dependent on interpreters.
5. With regard to R. Ellsworth, I informed Major C. E. Abbott of his capacity,
that he is also competent to hear
and as good a Chinese Scholar,
well acquainted with the habits and
feelings of the native Community;
great confidence he is said to enjoy
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during
Several Years
the Head
of
the
Central School, and the rising generation
of Chinese were
taught by him.
In considerable Extent,
him. There certainly appear
to be important qualifications for the
performance of the duties of Registrar-General,
who is (as I have remarked
above) virtually the Protector of the
Chinese, and the main channel of
Communication between the
Colonial Government.
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6. With these observations, I submit
these appointments for Your Lordship's
decision.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most Obedient
Humble Servant,
G. Bowen