CO129-532-4 Mui Tsai system- resolution and correspondence with private individuals 27-10-1930 - 24-6-1931 — Page 42

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February I have given further consideration to this matter. Some difficulty is likely to be experienced in securing the services of a suitable officer. I am however causing enquiries to be

made and will address Your Lordship further on

this point in due course.

With regard to the alleged transfer of mui tsai to brothels I assume the writers to imply that this takes place on a considerable scale, although the meaning of the penultimate paragraph of their letter is not very clearly expressed. In this connection I can only suggest that if any evidence is to be obtained on this point it will find a place in the forthcoming report of the Travelling Commiss-

ion of the League of Nations.

6. I may add that recently I personally visited a

number of houses where registered mui tsai were said to be living: these houses were selected at random from the

register and no information was given regarding my proposed

visit. I attach a record showing the results of my

investigations which, with the exception of cases (7) and (8), were satisfactory. When the law was amended it was

anticipated that cases might occur where such movements of

mui tsai were not reported and I am not surprised that such

has proved to be the case. This fact however has strength-

ened me in the view that it is desirable to appoint an

inspector at all events until I am satisfied that the

appointment is no longer required.

AEL

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient, humble servant

Governor, &c.