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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 8, 1935.

9. In considering whether an applicant has an adequate knowledge of the English language the Governor may have regard to his ability to read and write as well as to speak it.

10. The application must also contain a statement that the applicant intends, if his application is granted, either to reside in His Majesty's dominions or to serve under the Crown.

11. The name of any legitimate child of the applicant who does not already possess British nationality may be included in the Certificate if granted during the child's minority, and a child whose name is so included is deemed to be a person to whom a certificate of naturalization has been granted. If it is desired that the Certificate should extend to any such children, a special request should be included in the application.

12. The statements in the application must be supported by a statutory declaration (which should be endorsed on the application) made by the applicant before a Commissioner for Oaths, a Notary Public or other person authorized to

administer Oaths.

The declaration must not be made before a person who is the Solicitor or Agent of the Applicant.

13. The application must be supported by four persons intimately acquainted with the applicant, each of whom must be-

(a) a natural-born British subject;

(b) a householder; and

(c) not the solicitor or agent of the applicant.

Each such person should sign at the end of the application a statement that he is so qualified, that he supports the application from personal knowledge of and intimate acquaintance with the applicant, and that he can vouch for the applicant's good character and loyalty. The period for which he has known the applicant should be stated.

14. An applicant is also required to insert on two occasions in a newspaper or newspapers circulating in the district in which he resides an advertisement in the following form

of

"Notice is hereby given that

is applying to the Governor for naturalization, and that any person who knows any reason why naturalization should not be granted should send a written and signed statement of the facts to the Colonial Secretary",

Any advertisement so inserted must include the full name and postal address of the applicant.

15. When completed, the application should be forward- ed to the Colonial Secretary accompanied by a copy of each newspaper containing the advertisement, which should be clearly marked. The preliminary fee of $25 (see paragraph 17) should also accompany the application.

16. The statements in the application and the references will be made the subject of independent enquiry directed by the Governor.