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No. 307.
sir,
C.O.
32182 REC
Rrot 15 SEP 13
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONGKONG. 19th. August, 1913.
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In reply to your Circular Despatch of the 27th.
June, 1913, I have the honour to inform you that this Government
desires that a declaration of accession to the International Con-
-vention for the Suppression of the White Slave Traffic should be
made (as required by Article 11) on behalf of this Colony.
2.
In this connection I forward copy of a minute
by the Attorney-General, dated the 28th. July, which contains a most
complete and valuable statement of the present position in this
Colony, together with three draft bills to amend (a) the Protection
of Women and Girls Ordinance 1897: (b) the Magistrate's Ordinance 1890: and (c) the Flogging Ordinance 1903.
3.
I also enclose as requested 15 copies of all
existing Ordinances relative to the object of the Convention.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
dosture!
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HE RIGHT HONOURABLE
LEWIS HARCOURT, M.P.,
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Governor,&c..