CO129-532-5 Mui Tsai system- resolutions and correspondence with private individuals 23-7-1931 - 18-12-1931 — Page 7

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the proper authorities to determine the meaning

of words used in an Ordinance.

I think it is not yet too late to

prosecute in this case as the Deed of

Presentation was only concluded last April. I

would suggest, therefore, that the Governor

should be urged to direct a prosecution in this

and similar cases until it is clear what

meaning is to be placed by the Courts upon Chinese

custom. I do not think it is really necessary

to wait for the Report by the Secretary for

Chinese affairs which is foreshadowed. That

cannot be conclusive on the meaning of the law,

and I think at some stage cases must be taken

to the Courts to establish this.

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S. Came

9.11.31

Japce with what M. Camie saps at x) ofthis

mainte

of 9/11/31; but as the Gourmor has apparently teen advised that a

further

prosecution of Chan Mine on other grounds-

12. under section 45A of the Offices

acanist. the

Person Adriance 1865- would not now In desciable, I this theat, when reagenti hin to take such action, we had better and Something to the following Effect. there are serious objections to such a Wash also are him to state in detail

what thee Objections (if any) are -

the pention of delay"."

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welers.

Course.

12. apart from

1. Dumem.

1/4/31

P.S. "As to this question of delay, we had better say