3.
a valid pass. under the principal ordinance. means a quarterly pass," and whether
should not be defined
of the kind mentioned in
the principal ordinance.
or
a
"special pass
Se 32 subs (2) of
permits to
resident therein for a limited period. It
homes shall be issued for such period
as the
Governor might decide upon.
J. Bramston
I should leave the words as
HFW.
they stand.
The ordinance, I should hope, will not be much employed
by CPO
This is a revelation of the flimsy law. Valid pro forma "one
pass"
means a pass of any kind which has not expired.
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Enclosure 1.
287th May/97
Sir,
Government House, 15 May 17
Hongkong, 12 June, 1897.
I have the honour to transmit for the signification of Her
Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance to amend The Regulation of "Chinese Ordinance, 1888." No 6 of 1897.
Enclosure 2.
25th May, 1897.
The customary Report by the Attorney General is annexed.
The Right Honourable,
I have the honour to be,
Sir, Your most obedient
Humble Servant,
William Robinson
Joseph Chamberlain, M.P.
&c., &c., &c.