CO129-064 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [8-10] — Page 71

my notice, - and the-

the

impossibility of controlling -gambling habits of the population is more

chinese population

and more felt, - while the

existing state of things

leads to a

geveral corruption of the police, - which corruption has the most

baneful influence upon- that body - I cannot- refrain from forwarding to you a representations In : have received from the acting Colonial Secretary whose practical experience

and matured Consideration

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of the whole matter entitle his views to my attention. I have the honor to be,

with the highest respect,

Sir,

Your Most obedient. Humble Servant,

Jthe Burning