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that this Goverment could take no action in the matter as
the petitioner was clearly not entitled to British protection
out of Hongkong.
3.
At present there are four different kinds
of British subject Certificates issued by this Government.
Their characteristics are summarised in the following table.-
Status of Subject.
(1) A.100/8. Persons born in the Colony of parents of Chinese origin who were themselves Bri- tish subjects having been both likewise born in the Colony.
(2) A.100/c. Persons born in the Colony of Chinese parents subjects of the Emperor of China.
(3) A.100/c.
Persons born in the Colony of Chinese parents who were resident in the Colony at the time of the cession there- of to Her late Majesty Queen Victoria.
Limitations of Privileges
conferred.
(1) A.100/a. Certificate
does not free the bearer whilst in Foreign Countries from compliance with the Treaties between Great Britain and the Country where he may be, and of any Orders in Council, and of any Consular or other Regulations for the time being in force in relation to registration, passports and dress.
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(2) A.100/b.
Certificate does not confer upon the bearer while within the Empire of China any claim or right to British protec- tion, nor does it free him while in any other Foreign Country from compliance with the provisions of the Treaties between Great Britair and such other Country, and of any Orders in Council and of any Consular or other Regulations for the time being in force in relation to registration, passports and dress.
(3) A.100/c.
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Certificate
does not free the bearer whilst in Foreign Countries from compliance with the Treaties between Great Bri- tain and the Country where he may be, and of any Orders
in Council, and of any Consul- ar or other regulations for the time being in force in relation to registration, passports and dress.
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