CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6] — Page 248

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Downing 3treet.

22 May, 1918.

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Dear Mr appleton

With reference to my letter of the

Eh February and previous comunications as to die alleged slavery games in Hong Kong, I have now

ceived a telegram from the Governor in which he

ays that the custom of purchasing female domestic

cvants exists ali över China and that many

it.

seholds in Hong long have such servante but

at the law of Hong Kong does not recognise purchase

conferring any title or right whatsoever.

P.H. Kay adds that he is sending a despatch on

› subject and I will com unicate with you further

soon as I receive it and have time to consider

Heardy congradus on success

of your town.

Sincerely yours

(sd) W.H.L.

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