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CONFIDENTIAL.

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RECE

REGE MAY 16

266

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONGKONG. 23rd. March, 1916.

sir,

54857

With reference to your Secret Despatch of the

11th. January, I have the honour to submit for the signification of

His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:-

An Ordinance to prevent the use of false passports, and

to confer on the Covernor-in-Council power to order

Enclosure 1.

No. 2

The customary report by the Attomey-General is

the internment of certain suspected persons.

of 1916.

2.

enclosed.

3.

This Government will not fail to exercise the

greatest discretion in exercising the powers conferred by this

Ordinance.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Amaz

Governor,&c. .

THE RIGHT HOJOURABLE

ANDREW BONAR LAW, M.P..

&c.

&C..

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