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whether Japanese should, or should not, be excluded from the
connotation of the word "Asiatic", and be treated as
Europeans and Americans.
3.
I have been advised both by the
Chief Justice and the Attorney-General that the Hongkong
Ordinance cannot be amended (vide the English Chinese Pass-
-angers Act 18 and 19 Vict. C. 104, Sec. 2 which is the
parent legislation) without reference to His Majesty's
Government and I, therefore, submit the two points for your
consideration.
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I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Touque
In this connection see my despatch qz q
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