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a few years ago threats alone would have been used. This is no doubt a result of the constant fighting and disturbed
conditions in China.
4.
The repealed Ordinance was of little value in dealing with these problems and was otherwise objection- able for the reasons given in the Attorney General's report,
a copy of which was enclosed in my despatch No.213 of the
Those parts of the old Ordinance which
30th June, 1920.
were of value have been incorporated in the new.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
7.5. Statts
Governor,&c.
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