CO129-422 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [5-6] — Page 728

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REGE 22 JUL 15

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

19th June, 1915.

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sir,

Referring to Mr. Harcourt's despatch No.116

of the 4th May, I have the honour to state that suitable

arrangements can be made for the investigation and certify-

ing of claims and the administration of sims paid in res-

peot of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1906, in so far as

it affects injuries to or loss of life of Chinese seamen

or seamen of Chinese race serving in British merchant ships.

This work would, however, be entrusted to

2.

the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, who is in a better

position than the Harbour Master to make the necessary

enquiries.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

ANDREW BONAR LAW, M.P.,

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I have the honour to be,

gir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Governor, &c.