CO129-532-4 Mui Tsai system- resolution and correspondence with private individuals 27-10-1930 - 24-6-1931 — Page 106

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and to return to their parents are entitled to do so at any time without the payment of money, but they should go to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs or the nearest Police Station in order that this may be arranged.

Mui-tsai are warned that they must not leave their present homes without going to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs or nearest Police Station in order that they may not fall into the hands of ill- disposed persons.

Masters and mistresses are specially warned against any attempt to prevent mui-tsai from seeing the Secretary for Chinese Affairs or applying at a Police Station."

I am,

Sir,

Your obedient servant,