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was amended by Ordinances 13 of 1904 and 4 of 1908.

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The

voyage to Durban is a voyage of over 30 days. Schedule 'A'

of the Passenger Act 1855 contains the regulations

respecting Chinese Passenger Ships proceeding on a voyage

of over 30 days duration. Under the definition of Emigra-

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-tion Officer in Ordinance 1 of 1889 the necessary

inspection under these regulations can be made by

deputy. This apparently is frequently the practice. On the

other hand the rules under the Indian Emigration Act

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and those made by the Transvaal Government require

personal inspection by the Emigration Officer in each case.

This distinction was overlooked

when I wrote, as Colonial Secretary, my minute of the 7th.

of May, 1908.

Nevertheless the view I formed

then, and which I have held ever since, is that the duty

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imposed on the Harbour Master by Ordinances 13 of 1904 and

4 of 1908 are not of such an extraordinary nature as to

demand greater special remuneration than they have re-

-ceived.

I have the honour to be, My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble servant,

Officer Administering the Govern-

-ment.