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despatch N.60 of the 26th of March, I have the honour to transmit for the signification of Her Majesty's pleasure an Ordinance "entitled "the Gambling Ordinance, No.7 of 1891.
Encl: 1. 3rd May, 1891. With Obverse Copies.
The usual report by the Attorney General is annexed.
I enclose copy of a Petition from certain members of the Chinese community against the Ordinance.
Encl: 2. 8th May, 1891.
Encl: 3. 1st Jan. Some remarks made upon it by the Registrar General.
It is, I understand, notorious that the so-called Chinese Clubs exist solely for the purpose of gambling.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,
Robt Barker