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It should be noted that, while the law of 1910
affirmed in clear terms the illegalitybof purchasing a slave-child,
it provided for the legality of "hiring” a child for whatever
period of years remained between its age at the time of "hiring"
and the age of 25, the hire being paid in advance to the child's
father or mother in its entirety.
Finally it is of interest to note that when some
three years ago a large number of children ware brought to Paking
from a region which had suffered from flood, they were raportad
in the Chinese press as having been bought at ao much a head by
the charitable organization which was looking after them; and no
jugestion was made that this wis other than a most laudable
proceeding. A translation of the law of 1910 above-mentioned is
enclosed herewith.
I have the honour to be,
With the highest respect,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
[si] B. Aleton
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