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the

of the Colony

avoid, in the interests of morale any

discussion in the Legislative Council which would

que occasion for

alle/the general question of evacuation to be argued.

paised. You may, however, like to see the enclosed

copy of the Immigration Control Ordinance 1940,

which, although passed primarily to restrict Chinese

Immigration, applies to all passengers of all races,

in respect of their passenger's and lays certain responsibilities on the masters or

owners of senger vessels ealling t the Colony.

entering

copy of our telegram to the

I Sholose

Governor

reply to

Yours sincerely,

Sqn.G. Genvo