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So the Consuls instead
of
the
Steamboat Master charge the same
Fee
as the Steamboat Master charges.
" for shipping seamen on board
"British ships." The Steamboat Master
recommends that the rules
in
force
in
England should
be adopted here. These rules are
contained in Sections 125 and
126
of
the Merchant Shipping
Act 1854.
interests are
concerned
which might...
as I pointed out
in my previous Despatch, lead
to International complications,"
I am of opinion that it would
be unadvisable to amend
the local law before referring
the reports of
the Attorney General
and Steamboat Master to your Lordship for your final
decision. In this view the
Executive Council
unanimously
agree
with the Steamboat Master
on this point; but as this is
a question in which Imperial
interests
are concerned.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's Most Obedient humble servant,
S.B.Bowen