He addressed the Government on the subject, nothing having been done in the meantime. In this communication he more particularly referred to the Chinese Clubs where gambling was carried on, stating that it was unreasonable to interfere with a few Chinese coolies playing in their houses for insignificant amounts, while larger establishments, which could afford to call themselves clubs, could carry on extensive gambling without being interfered with.
Sir G. William Des Vaux on the 7th of February, 1885, addressed the Acting Chief Justice, Sir James Russell, stating that he was of opinion that either gambling should be licensed or more effectually suppressed; and requesting the Chief Justice
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