CO129-158 - Sir Kennedy - 1872 [6-8] — Page 21

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A deputation of very influential Chinese inhabitants of Hong Kong had several interviews with the Governor, and I am fully impressed with the sincerity and earnestness of their desire to put an end to the cruel and disgraceful traffic which they describe as being carried on at Macao.

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4.

It is reported to me on authority on which I think reliance may be placed, that a scheme is now on foot to send several hundred women from Hong Kong to San Francisco, where they would be virtually sold for purposes of prostitution.

5.

I entertain no doubt that the ample powers which the law affords, aided by the vigilance of the officers charged with that duty, will be sufficient to defeat so nefarious a project; especially as the respectable and influential Members of the Chinese Community are disposed to afford the Government every assistance.

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Q. 19 2. A deputation of very influential Chinese inhabitants of Hong Kong had several interviews with the Governor, and I am fully impressed with the sincerity and earnestness of their desire to put an end to the cruel and disgraceful traffic which they describe as being carried on at Macao. 3. 4. It is reported to me on authority on which I think reliance may be placed, that a scheme is now on foot to send several hundred women from Hong Kong to San Francisco, where they would be virtually sold for purposes of prostitution. 5. I entertain no doubt that the ample powers which the law affords, aided by the vigilance of the officers charged with that duty, will be sufficient to defeat so nefarious a project; especially as the respectable and influential Members of the Chinese Community are disposed to afford the Government every assistance.
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19

2.

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