::
120
)0
Federal government. Moreover, he thinks that the number is
so soll at it wo:11 hardly be worth while to trouble
about them. It, however, the hong kong Government thinks
other Jise, an attempt might be made.
The really important class is the seo nd, and practic- ally all of the declare that they came from hong kong and
are subsequently returned there. Mr. Cable, however, quite
rakli vea the peculiar position in which Hong Kong stands
anu in avere that the United States officials are not in a
position to know whether the deportees are really natives of Long Long or not. he has, therefore, promised to find
out whether it would not be possible to notify the Hong
Long Government by telegraph of the deportation of paupers
or of those with criminal antecedents, and at the same time
Lo come to an agreement with that Government to defray the passage of such persons from Song Kong to their proper destination when it is found that they do not belong to liong
ko ng.
As soon as I hear the result of r. Cable's enquiries,
I will address a further despatch to you on the matter.
I have the honour to be,
With the highest respect,
Sir.
Your most obedient,
humble Lervant,
Signed) James Bryce
Ypt
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.