the law of evidence which would be,
perhaps, akin to torture. It would appear,
however, that one of at least of the
declarations referred to is necessary
to prove "wilful and knowing" publication of "obscene" libels.
With regard to this part of the subject, it
may be observed that the Select Committee
of the House of Lords in the law relating
to the protection of Young persons, recommended that inquiries of a class similar to those referred to above should be held in private, or otherwise, at the
discretion of the Magistrate (See Parliamentary Papers 1882.)
H. of C. No. 344. August 9. 1882.
Accord ingly
15. I enclose a Statement by the
Registrar-General (Mr. Stewart) of the
staff at present engaged in carrying out the Contagious Diseases Ordinances.
It will be seen that Mr. Cleland considers
the appointment of a second interpreter
to be the only addition required
to the existing Staff. The Medical Examination
is now undertaken by the Resident Surgeon of the Hospital (Dr. Perkins)
The reasons assigned by Mr. Marsh's
despatch X-237 of 1882.
16. It remains for me to forward
A copy of the Orders issued to the
Police