that the Colony will be overrun with brothels unless they are at present confined to certain neighbourhoods, and that this will lead to a decrease in the number of Chinese families residing in the Colony.
I do not propose at the present time to discuss this question, as I can avail myself of the opportunity when at home to communicate my views if they are desired to the Authorities at the Colonial Office. I would however like to state that I think the views of the Chinese expressed in their representation are worthy of serious consideration. If His Excellency has no objection, I would suggest that this representation be forwarded to the Secretary of State, who might be informed that I shall be prepared, if wanted, to discuss the matter and to offer any explanations that may be required when I am in England.
Signed) J. H. S. Lockhart.
Registrar General.
12th June 1893.
Stewart,
Sir,
Sub Enclosure to Enclosure 6.
C.O.
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Recd 26 JUL 93
Hongkong, 10th June, 1893
As we understand that it is the intention of the Government to abolish the registration of brothels in this Colony, we request that you will kindly lay our views on the subject before the Governor in the hope that His Excellency may be pleased to lay them before the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
The system of registering brothels has existed in this Colony for many years. It was introduced at some time with the object of giving to unfortunate women who have entered on a life of ill-fame an opportunity of availing...