CO129-532-4 Mui Tsai system- resolution and correspondence with private individuals 27-10-1930 - 24-6-1931 — Page 116

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Sir,

The Guildhouse,

1031

Eccleston Square, S.W.1

anuary 28th., 1931

I beg to submit a resolution passed by the members of the Guildhouse Women Citizens Society and others at a meeting held by

em on Monday, Jan. 26th. at the above address:-

I am, Sir,

Yours truly,

a. Helen ward

Hon. Sec. G.W.C.S,

That this meeting of the Guildhouse Women Citizens' Society urges upon the Colonial Government that the laws against the Mui

ai system in Hong Kong should be enforced without further delay ånd, in particulat, those referring to remuneration of the Mui Tsai, and to their inspection and control, and that among the oficers appointed for this purpose there should be qualified women.

Signed:-

a. Helen Ward

Chari

To

The Right Hon.

The Lord Passfield,

The Colonial Office, Whitehall,

S.W.1

Jan. 26th 1931