CO129-139 - Sir MacDonnell - 1869 [8-12] — Page 15

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I have satisfied myself that the reports in the China Mail were incorrect. Previous to the departure of the Japan on 11th June the Registrar General informed me that the rumour originated with some Jesuit Priests and that he should like to satisfy them by personal observation and enquiry. Mr Lister went on board, examined the passengers and I believe left convinced there were neither Annamese nor any other kidnapped women on board.

The point was again raised prior to the departure of the last vessel "China" (July 19th). On this occasion two Annamese teachers accompanied Mr Lister and myself. The passengers being on deck as usual the Annamese were desired to inspect them all closely, and told not to hesitate to point out any one whom they suspected of being their country women. They found none. The decks below were next examined with a similar result.

The Editor of the China Mail might, if disposed, very easily have satisfied himself as to the truth or falsity of the reports before publishing them by formal enquiry on board, or to myself in which case I should have been very glad to have given him my assistance.

If further information on this matter is required application might be made to the authorities at San Francisco as to whether women answering to the description given of Annamese have landed at that Port. I have not seen Annamese women but if they are at all like the men they are easily distinguishable.

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In addition to emigrants passing through my Office, they are mustered on the upper deck of the ship previously to her departure and on the same day Men and women being separated and the decks below kept clear. Each person is then examined by the Medical Officers and Inspector of Emigrants and the Surgeon of the ship as to the state of their health. So it is quite possible that some of the persons passing through my Office may have transferred their diseases to others; advantage is taken of the Medical inspection to re-examine the women as to their Nationality and willingness to leave. I have satisfied myself that the reports in the China Mail were incorrect. Previous to the departure of the Japan on 11th June the Registrar General informed me that the rumour originated with some Jesuit Priests and that he should like to satisfy them by personal observation and enquiry. Mr Lister went on board, examined the passengers and I believe left convinced there were neither Annamese nor any other kidnapped women on board. The point was again raised prior to the departure of the last vessel "China" (July 19th). On this occasion two Annamese teachers accompanied Mr Lister and myself. The passengers being on deck as usual the Annamese were desired to inspect them all closely, and told not to hesitate to point out any one whom they suspected of being their country women. They found none. The decks below were next examined with a similar result. The Editor of the China Mail might, if disposed, very easily have satisfied himself as to the truth or falsity of the reports before publishing them by formal enquiry on board, or to myself in which case I should have been very glad to have given him my assistance. If further information on this matter is required application might be made to the authorities at San Francisco as to whether women answering to the description given of Annamese have landed at that Port. I have not seen Annamese women but if they are at all like the men they are easily distinguishable.

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12 addition to emigrants passing through my Office, they are mustered in the upper deck of the ship previones Men and to her departure and on the same day being separated and the deasts below Kept wonnen clear. Each person is then wamined by the obedical Snapers ector of Emigrants and the American Lungeon of the ship ass to the state of their health. do it is quite possible that some of the persones passing through my Office may have transferred their diesteds to others, advantage is laten of the Medical inspection to re-examine the women as to their Nationality and willingness to leave. I thers satisfied myself that the reports in the China Mail were in correct. Previones to the departure of the Japan 117. June the Registrar General informed originated with some Gesuit Priests and that he should like to satisfy them by personal observation and enquiry. Mbr Lister wenson board, wamined the passengers and I believe beft convinced there were neither Annamese in any other kidnapped women in board. me that these The point at the point was again again raised prior to the departure of the last vefeels "China's / July 19th). On this occasion Swo Annamese teachers accompanied 16r Lister and myself. The passengers being on deast as usual the Annamese were desired to inspeed them all. closely, and told not to hesitate to point out any me whom they suspected of being their County wome They found none. The decks below were next- examined with a similar result The Editor of the China abail might, if disposed. very easily have satisfied himself as to the bruth or falsity of the reports before publishing them by feromal enquiry on board, or to myself in which case I should have been very glad to have given him my assistanco. If further information on this matter is required afflication might be made to the authoritice at San Francisco as to whether women answering to the description given of Annamese have landed at that Port. I have not seen Annamese women but if they at all like the men they are easily are distinguishable

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addition to emigrants passing through my Office,

they are mustered in the upper deck of the ship previones

Men and

to her departure and on the same day

being separated and the deasts below Kept

wonnen

clear. Each person is then wamined by the obedical Snapers

ector of Emigrants and the American Lungeon of the ship

ass to the state of their health. do it is

quite possible that some of the persones passing through

my Office may have transferred their diesteds to others, advantage is laten of the Medical inspection to re-examine the women as to their Nationality and willingness to leave.

I thers satisfied myself that the reports in the China Mail were in correct.

Previones to the departure of the Japan 117. June the Registrar General informed originated with some Gesuit Priests and that he should like to satisfy them by personal observation and enquiry. Mbr Lister wenson board, wamined

the passengers and I believe beft convinced there were neither Annamese in any other kidnapped women in board.

me that these

The point

at the point was again

again raised prior to the departure of the last vefeels "China's / July 19th). On this occasion Swo Annamese teachers accompanied 16r Lister and myself. The passengers being on deast as usual the Annamese were desired to inspeed them all.

closely, and told not to hesitate to point out any me whom they suspected of being their County wome They found none. The decks below were next-

examined with a similar result

The Editor of the China abail might, if disposed. very easily have satisfied himself as to the bruth or falsity of the reports before publishing them by feromal enquiry on board, or to myself in which case I should have been very glad to have given him my assistanco.

If further information on this matter is required afflication might be made to the authoritice at San Francisco as to whether women answering to the description given of Annamese have landed at that Port. I have not seen Annamese women but if they

at all like the men they are easily

are

distinguishable

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