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convicted of serious criminal offences or who are well known to
the Police as wastrals who are a menace to the peace and good
order of the Colony, are exempted from banishment because of the accident of their birth. Such Chinese are not recognised by the Chinese Authorities as other than Chinese subjects, and in my
opinion this Government would be justified in denying to some of
them the hospitality of this Colony.
I am quite sure that the respectable Chinese
community would welcome such an alteration of the law. The matter
is one of increasing importance and I propose to address you
separately on the subject.
I have the honour to be,
Sir.
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Amay.
Governor,&c..