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clear whom the Conent is to Complain

to. But the $200 penalty, should bec made applicable to British as doreign Ship masters, which

well as

is not done either in the original

or amended Ordinance.

Section 3. Should be omitted - I see no grounds whatever for altering the Original Ordinaneo. –

Section 4. Omit the words "onco in

every

week after ships of war insert "Transport" after health of Crew insert "or Passengers". I objech

to

giving any additional power

to the health

Office

under the

present arrangements for filling that Post- Government pays

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two medical Officers, the Colonial Surgeon and the Surgeon of the Nivel Hompital

and if they were

restricted to public duties there would

be

mn occasion to

appoint

a

thind

upon

the existing very objectionable

understanding.

Section 5. Omit the words "of — Tons and

upwards" all bessels but open. bonts should have a light, Chinese

Junks included.

(Signed) Alex. Perceval.

(Timeak)

Madlexande

Acting Colmial Secretary

AUR