theatri Chinese, and it is scarcely defensible from the humanitarian and English standpoint, as it is from the Chinese.
As regards the power of ordering and inflicting twelve strokes, I doubt if any objection need be made to this. It is safe, granted by the provision that any flogging is to be reported to the C.S.
MoLucas and canvassed outer? Sanchin HPW the foreman.
I think it would have been better to make the ultimate appeal to the Supreme Court, rather than to the Governor.
In para 824, but I think the appeal to the foreman is probable.
What Chinese effect merely ... this is what I was trying to say.
9 June No. I think agreed to the Flogging as laid my No. 111. See App. h Lockhart's p.28 g pr.
I do not approve the delay of 26 Jan: sand app to the governor was preferred sanction, but I do not see that this ordinance has much to do with the Ceylon ordinance of 89 which was to be the model.
C.P.L. 9. It is much less elaborate than the latter.
At the end of June, but I think it ought to be an experiment - the Governor should report in 6 months on its working. The punishing power is questionable but would work with the supervision and control of the Governor.
Ew of June Japers 1814/6.
Enclosure 1.
Sir,
W.U. 14150 Q Government House, Hongkong, 5th May 1899.
I have the honour to transmit for the signification of Her Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance entitled:-
*An Ordinance relating to Local Communities and Tribunals.* No.11 of 1899.
2. The customary Report by the Attorney General is annexed.
The Right Honourable Joseph Chamberlain, M.P.
&c., &c., &c.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant,
Arshak GOVERNOR, &C.
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