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We observe that if the present rate of reductions

(i.e. 500 a year) is maintained, it would appear that the

last Mui Tsai will be released in five years' time, but we

assume that the system will probably come to an end earlier,

because every Mui Tsai will have reached the age limit, and

we should greatly appreciate learning the Governor's view

upon this point.

In making the foregoing comments on the Governor's

despatch, my Committee ask me to express their warm

appreciation in being allowed to see these reports, which

they consider are of the greatest interest and value.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

John Barris

Secretary.

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RECEIVED

30 JUL 1934

C. O. REGY

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONG KONG,

26th June, 1934.

72758

Sir,

With reference to paragraph 2 of Lord

Passfield's despatch No.237 of the 19th August, 1930,

[14] and in continuation of my despatch No.633 of the 28th m2 13743 December, 1933, I have the honour to report that the

number of Muitsai on the Register on the 31st May, 1934,

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was 2,508.

2. (a).

On the 30th November, 1933, the number

of Muitsai still remaining on the Register was 2,749.

Between that date and the 31st May, 1934, there has been

a further decrease of 241, made up as follows:-

(1) Died...

2

(II) Returned to parents or relatives..

.47

(III)Absconded....

.12

(IV) Left Colony permanently.

.85

(V) Married..

.43

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(VI) Entered domestic service...........

(VII)Left employer to earn own living........13

(VIII) Handed to care of Secretary for Chinese

Affairs

6

(IX) Remaining with family, but not as

employee.

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less two restored to the Register. One of these left the

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

SIR P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER, G.B.E., M.C., M.P.,

&C.,

&C.,

&C.,