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ed Fan Ling and neighbourhood I do not know whether the persons from that district whose names are mentioned have fled, but all the persons in the list from this neighbourhood have fled with the exception of Tang Tsing wan, Ng Ki Cheung, and Tang Lo pan, who are here at present. I propose to make them find security that they will appear or be produced whenever called upon.
A regulation should be passed by the Governor in Council at once giving the Col. Secretary power to summon people before him and to fine those who do not appear when summoned, and another regulation should also be pressed without delay conferring upon the Col. Secretary power to make people find security when called upon to do so. It is important that there should be no delay in having these regulations made forthwith. I have been compelled in the absence of the necessary legal power to act on my own responsibility.
The leaders in the movement should be dealt with severely. Any leniency shown would be misunderstood. Their property should be confiscated and the proceeds applied to public purposes. As Ng Ki Cheung, Tang Lo pan and Tang Tsing wan have not run away, but remained behind, and given us important assistance. I think it would be sufficient in this case if they are made to find security for their future good behaviour. I have already obtained bonds (which are not legal) for the production of Tang Lo pan and Ng Ki Cheung whenever demanded.
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