CO129-455 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1919 [7-9] — Page 346

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

HONGKONG. 12th September, 1919.

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My Lord,

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With reference to Your Lordship's Con-

-fidential Despatch of the 14th January, 1919, I have the

honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's

pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:-

An Ordinance to provide that no person shall reside

within the southern portion of the Island of Cheung Chau (4) otherwise known as Dumb-bell

Island without the consent of the Governor in

Council. No. 14 of 1919:

together with the report of the Attorney-General thereon.

I enclose the Hansard Report on the second

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and third readings of the Bill from which Your Lordship will

observe that the two Chinese Members of the Legislative

Council voted against the Bill.

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A copy of plan is attached showing the portion of the Island included in the reservation.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble servant,

Clanstevem

Officer Administering the Government.

RIGHT HONOURABLE

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VISCOUNT MILNER, G.Ç.B.,

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