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reasons stated

in

Majesty for the by The Earl of Kimberley his Despatch Nr. 14 of 7 February,

No 1871, and Ordinance No 7 of 187/0 having been disallowed, there is

no reason now

for masking any distinction between Europeans

and

Chinese in the mode of dealing

with Persons who

are

guilty of

returning

of a

in Violation

to the Colony Conditional Pardon.

The present Ordinance therefore repeals Ordinance N°16 of 1870 ; and provides for the Trial by Jury of all Persons irrespective of nationality who

charged with the above

are

offence where the denied. Where the

is

identity

accused pleads

quilly the Magistrate still retains the Power of dealing

summarily with the base.

(Signed) J. Banncesste,

Attorney General 214 September, 1871.

(Price Copy)

Herndonia Matern

Colonial Secretary.