CO129-539-3 Mui Tsai system 8-2-1932 - 10-1-1933 — Page 15

end of 1931 had visited all the

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addresses at which girls, who were

formerly mui-tsai are registered

in Hong Long and owloon, It is

understood that the visits paid

by the lady inspectors have been

particularly appreciated by both

the girls and their employers.

Their knowledge of the Chinese

language is, of course, of primary

importance in the execution of their

duties.

3. Cases in which prosecutions

for breaches of the anti-mui-tsai

legislation have resulted in the

imposition of only a small fine have

as a rule been those in which only

proved.

a technical offence has been committed.

In cases of ill treat ment,larger

penalties