CO129-442 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [4-6] — Page 133

CONFIDENTIAL.

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Sir,

M.O 4345.

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REGY 23 JUN 17

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONGKONG. 28th. April, 1917.

In reply to your despatch of the 6th.. February, 1917, relating to the scope and effect of section 11 of Ordinance No. 22 of 1915, I have the honour to enclose

a copy of a memorandum which has been drawn up by the Attorney General.

2.

The goods in Case No. 1 have not yet been sold. The goods in Case No. 2 were sold for $20. The goods in Cases Nos. 3 and 5 were taken into stock by the Public Works Department. As stated in the memorandum, the proceeds of the goods in Case No. 4 were paid to the shippers.

3.

I do not propose to introduce any legislation to limit the scope of the section in question unless you think it desirable that I should do so, but the section will be applied subject to the limitations indicated in your

despatch.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

WALTER LONG, M. P.,

&C..

&C..

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Governor, &c..