before he left office. As you will see from
the preceding minutes, Dr.Shiels took a strong
personal interest in this question.
The subject is one that raises some of
the most delicate and desputable points in the
Clearly, we
whole range of human relations.
ought to be very cautious in assuming that
western ideas on such matters are necessarily
applicable without qualification to eastern
communities, such as Hong Kong. On the other
hand, we live in an age of League of Nations
Commissions and are always in danger of being
called to order if we fall short, in any part
of the Empire, of Geneva standards. I submit
that the draft as now amended does not go too
far. It puts our case to the Governor, but
leaves him a certain amount of latitude in
giving effect to our views.
? the draft may issue.
grs. 8/9/31
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The draft allows the Governor enfjicient-latitude, I think, for adopting the most suitable methods for tackling this difficult problem, while making
clear our views
Malt
24.9.31
almue
6 to Gor. Conf. (saved) bone. 29.9.31.
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