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my opinion a separate

work house for such persons would be

desirable.

công xong,

(Signed) A. Gordon, Act. Supt. of Gaol

4th August, 1892.

1

፡፡

Enclosure. 2.

Report by the beting supt of Garl

Jon: Colonial

The

Secretary,

average duration of

the sentences for mendicancy in 1891

sever

having.

days,

been

all the sentences -

7 days

sentences.

Nire convictions were-

obtained in

wonnen

February last against

for "knowingly drawing

profit for hiring out blind girls for

"the purpose of prostitution." "They

evere

all sentenced to 6 months imprison- ment hard labour. Juice then this

offence seems to have greatly dimi.

nished.

Hong Kong,

6th August, 1892

[Riqued / A. Gordon,

Act. Supt. of Gave .