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was amended by Ordinances 13 of 1904 and 4 of 1908.
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The
voyage to Durban is a voyage of over 30 days. Schedule 'A'
of the Passenger Act 1855 contains the regulations
respecting Chinese Passenger Ships proceeding on a voyage
of over 30 days duration. Under the definition of Emigra-
$1.
-tion Officer in Ordinance 1 of 1889 the necessary
inspection under these regulations can be made by
deputy. This apparently is frequently the practice. On the
other hand the rules under the Indian Emigration Act
Y
and those made by the Transvaal Government require
personal inspection by the Emigration Officer in each case.
This distinction was overlooked
when I wrote, as Colonial Secretary, my minute of the 7th.
of May, 1908.
Nevertheless the view I formed
then, and which I have held ever since, is that the duty
1
imposed on the Harbour Master by Ordinances 13 of 1904 and
4 of 1908 are not of such an extraordinary nature as to
demand greater special remuneration than they have re-
-ceived.
I have the honour to be, My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Officer Administering the Govern-
-ment.