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February I have given further consideration to this matter. Some difficulty is likely to be experienced in securing the services of a suitable officer. I am however causing enquiries to be
made and will address Your Lordship further on
this point in due course.
With regard to the alleged transfer of mui tsai to brothels I assume the writers to imply that this takes place on a considerable scale, although the meaning of the penultimate paragraph of their letter is not very clearly expressed. In this connection I can only suggest that if any evidence is to be obtained on this point it will find a place in the forthcoming report of the Travelling Commiss-
ion of the League of Nations.
6. I may add that recently I personally visited a
number of houses where registered mui tsai were said to be living: these houses were selected at random from the
register and no information was given regarding my proposed
visit. I attach a record showing the results of my
investigations which, with the exception of cases (7) and (8), were satisfactory. When the law was amended it was
anticipated that cases might occur where such movements of
mui tsai were not reported and I am not surprised that such
has proved to be the case. This fact however has strength-
ened me in the view that it is desirable to appoint an
inspector at all events until I am satisfied that the
appointment is no longer required.
AEL
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient, humble servant
Governor, &c.