future legislation which

created new misdemeanours

tried summarily by a magistrate. If and when

such legislation is introduced

it should always be carefully considered whether the

new misdemeanour so

created should not be added

to the schedule of exemptions

attached to the present

order

5. I have not received the further

petition against the enforcement

of the Rule which I understand is made in that behalf

W. dep: I will defer tendering my advice to H.E. as regards the exercise of

the petition is received or

you inform me that the project has been abandoned

Governor.

No.

65.

1909

March

Previous Paper.

841

A. & E. W.-90062/27----

25000-11-08.

Subsequent Paper

43

10

HONG KONG

12798

Chief Justice Pigott's action

as

regards letter to press re

Court Vacations.

DESPATCH.

C.O.

12793

-232

Recd 15 APR OC

IP/CR

Transmits copy letter from Chief Justice complaining

of Soor's action in the matter, and concurring that his own action was all right

M. Fiddes

See

12799

59Hay/4

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