CO129-113 - MacDonnell - 1866 [5-6] — Page 167

4.

Otherwise whilst the

fair ~

alike.

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5.

traders would not be deterred by measures

adopted really for their protection - from

visiting this Hearbor all intended pratical

of

craft could obtain at the outlying ports the Island whatever supplies they might require for their unla

pursuits.

5.

unlawful

still under

It is true they may any cricumstances find every thing they need at Macas - but that is no reason why this Government at least should not set the example of doing its- utmost to dis arm. the Pivatient

junts and protect the fair trader instead

f

continuing

as hitherto to treat both

b

I had felt however that in the

event of an Ordinance such

which I

ann

as

that

ingaged becoming Law

this Government would require a first class Gumbook to be emstently visiting the various outposts

and creeks in the

immediate vicinity with a view to

tom

enforcing its provisios, and that such Gjumbrah shrmed be practically wholly

unda the ordus of the local Excentive

the Police force.

just as much

Ї

统

It is therefore very important

intelligence, if true that an Amanh equal to £10.000 pac

ann um

should