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reason for not making the scale universal as originally in-
tended by Messrs. Chadwick and Simpson.
This portion of the Bill is entirely
satisfactory to the Chinese Community who are principally
affected by it, and I have confidence that it will work smoothly
it,
if gradually and judiciously administered.
The reason for the amendment effected by
Section 23 is sufficiently explained in the Report by the
Attorney-General.
13.
The object of the amendment effected by
Section 22 is to enable prosecutions in purely Sanitary
matters such as nuisances to be dealt with by the Sanitary
Department without the intervention of the Public Works De-
partment.
14.
The Ordinance did not meet with any oppo-
sition in the Legislative Council.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Amaz
Officer
Arministering the Government.