or Individual,
sofiane.
Date.
1883
19 Oct.
Previous Paper.
16205
Hongkong. No 14844
(Subject.)
DOMESTIC
Co. 17847
RECEIVED
REC 200703
Permit issued on Seamen
wishing to accept engagements.
This practice is very objectionable and is peculiar
to Hong Kong. If the charge can be levied it should be paid by the State & not by the Seamen.
21
March 84
Gov
4589
12.
(Minutes.)
Send copy of this letter to the
reply to 16708
requesting Registrar to give his attention to the views of the Board of Trade & to consider &
to consider & report in
what way the practice, followed at Hong Kong should be
The Governor
Lord Derby refrains from giving definite instructions although
I generally concurred generally
in the office of the Acting
Colonial Secretary
Taa, 18/3/84
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