I have refrained in this despatch from commenting on the subject of Gambling, which was not admitted to the Committee's Question. Though they discussed it at great length; and I agree with the views expressed in the 5th paragraph of your despatch - that it will be advisable to wait for the Report of the Shanghai Settlement on the same subject, before deciding upon further legislation.
I have, however, to express my best thanks to Major General Cameron and the other Members of the Committee for the time and care which they have devoted to this Enquiry.
On my arrival in ...