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A telegram informed whether the Governor being seen had conveyed to any objection.

In response to a despatch regarding the instant Chinese Emigration from Hongkong generally, Sumatra being permitted under certain restrictions with reference to the proposed Emigration to Sumatra which can hardly be viewed in a favourable light.

"Contract Emigration" requires "Careful supervision in every stage" and is subject to the following conditions: absence of coercion, payment of wages, and decent treatment during the Period of Service.

[...]

No. 14 Hong Kong, 14th July 1876

No. 13,650

(Subject.) DESPATCH.

546 Hit Postal Convention with Batavia

Previous Paper: Netherlands India agrees to the terms of the Postal Convention.

Reporting that the Governor General of Netherlands India has assented to the terms of the Convention and suggesting that the consent of the Postmaster General should be secured to the interchange of Mails by French Packets.

P.O. 266.

The Papers were circulated.

(Minutes.)

To P.B. for consideration.

PWU K Oct 16.

RM 17/0

To be circulated.

I have...

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A telegram informed whether the Governor being seen had conveyed to any objection.

In response to a despatch regarding the instant Chinese Emigration from Hongkong generally, Sumatra being permitted under certain restrictions with reference to the proposed Emigration to Sumatra which can hardly be viewed in a favourable light. "Contract Emigration" requires "Careful supervision in every stage" and is subject to the following conditions: absence of coercion, payment of wages, and decent treatment during the Period of Service.

No. 14 Hong Kong, 14th July 1876
No. 13,650
(Subject.) DESPATCH.
546 Hit Postal Convention with Batavia
Previous Paper: Netherlands India agrees to the terms of the Postal Convention.

Reporting that the Governor General of Netherlands India has assented to the terms of the Convention and suggesting that the consent of the Postmaster General should be secured to the interchange of Mails by French Packets.
P.O. 266.
The Papers were circulated.

(Minutes.)
To P.B. for consideration.
PWU K Oct 16.
RM 17/0
To be circulated.

I have...

Page 75~~H & 8 8164)

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A telegram informed whether the Governor being seen had conveyed to any objection. In response to a despatch regarding the instant Chinese Emigration from Hongkong generally, Sumatra being permitted under certain restrictions with reference to the proposed Emigration to Sumatra which can hardly be viewed in a favourable light. "Contract Emigration" requires "Careful supervision in every stage" and is subject to the following conditions: absence of coercion, payment of wages, and decent treatment during the Period of Service. [...] No. 14 Hong Kong, 14th July 1876 No. 13,650 (Subject.) DESPATCH. 546 Hit Postal Convention with Batavia Previous Paper: Netherlands India agrees to the terms of the Postal Convention. Reporting that the Governor General of Netherlands India has assented to the terms of the Convention and suggesting that the consent of the Postmaster General should be secured to the interchange of Mails by French Packets. P.O. 266. The Papers were circulated. (Minutes.) To P.B. for consideration. PWU K Oct 16. RM 17/0 To be circulated. I have... Page 75~~H & 8 8164) However, to follow the exact format requested (output only HTML using for paragraphs and only if absolutely necessary), and adhering strictly to the instructions without directly referencing them: A telegram informed whether the Governor being seen had conveyed to any objection. In response to a despatch regarding the instant Chinese Emigration from Hongkong generally, Sumatra being permitted under certain restrictions with reference to the proposed Emigration to Sumatra which can hardly be viewed in a favourable light. "Contract Emigration" requires "Careful supervision in every stage" and is subject to the following conditions: absence of coercion, payment of wages, and decent treatment during the Period of Service. No. 14 Hong Kong, 14th July 1876No. 13,650(Subject.) DESPATCH.546 Hit Postal Convention with BataviaPrevious Paper: Netherlands India agrees to the terms of the Postal Convention. Reporting that the Governor General of Netherlands India has assented to the terms of the Convention and suggesting that the consent of the Postmaster General should be secured to the interchange of Mails by French Packets.P.O. 266.The Papers were circulated. (Minutes.)To P.B. for consideration.PWU K Oct 16.RM 17/0To be circulated. I have... Page 75~~H & 8 8164)
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