No.136.
Enclosure 1. 13th April, 1887 -
With bepare copies.
Enclosure 2.
13th April, 1887
0.0. 167 10523 SELY
Government House 31 MAY 87
Hongkong, 14th April 1887.
Sir,
I have the honour to transmit for Her Majesty's gracious confirmation and allowance the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance to abolish Transportation and Penal Servitude and to substitute other Punishment in lieu thereof" (No. 10 of 1887).
2. The customary Report by the Attorney-General is annexed.
The Right Honourable
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble Servant,
Des Vœux
Sir H. S. Holland, Bart., M.P.,
&c., &c., &c.