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Downing 3treet.
22 May, 1918.
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Dear Mr appleton
With reference to my letter of the
Eh February and previous comunications as to die alleged slavery games in Hong Kong, I have now
ceived a telegram from the Governor in which he
ays that the custom of purchasing female domestic
cvants exists ali över China and that many
it.
seholds in Hong long have such servante but
at the law of Hong Kong does not recognise purchase
conferring any title or right whatsoever.
P.H. Kay adds that he is sending a despatch on
› subject and I will com unicate with you further
soon as I receive it and have time to consider
Heardy congradus on success
of your town.
Sincerely yours
(sd) W.H.L.
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