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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. 1r MARCH, 1895.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 111.
The following Circular relating to Chinose going to the Unirel States of America is published ing general information.
By Command,
W. H. MARSII,
Colonial Secretary,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th March, 1885. -
CIRCULAR.
RELATING TO CHINESE PERSONS COMING TO THE UNITED STATES.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY,
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 6th, 1884.
To Officers of the Customs and others:
To promote uniformity in the admission of Chinese persons of the exempt class, under the act of July 5, 1884, the following rules are prescribed:
First. Chinese persons, other than laborers, who are now, or who may hereafter be, lawfully within the United States, and who may desire to depart from and return to the United States, may do so on production of a certificate corresponding to that required by section 6 of the act of July 5, 1884, to be issued by a Chinese consular officer stationed within the United States.
Certificates issued under the act of May 6, 1882, and Decision 6240, before the passage of said act of 1884, are to be regarded as having the same effect as if said act of 1884 had not been passed.
Second. Chinese subjects, not laborers, desiring to come to the United States from countries other than China, may do so on production of a certificate corresponding to that required by section 6 of the act of July 5, 1884, to be issued by a Chinese diplomatic or consular officer, if there be one at the port of departure, countersigned by a United States consular officer, or, if there be no such Chinese officer stationed at such port, on a like certificate to be issued by a United States consular officer.
Third. The regulations contained in Decision 5544, and dated January 23, 1883, relative to the transit of Chinese laborers through the territory of the United States, will be applied to all Chinese persons intending to so go in transit through the United States.
Fourth. Chinese persons who may be compelled to touch at ports of the United States, in transit to foreign countries, may be permitted to land under the regulations of January 23, 1883, (S. 5544,) so far as the same may be applicable, such persons to take passage by the next vessel leaving for their destination or the voyage of which may form part of the route necessary to carry them to their destination.
H. McCULLOCH,
Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.--No. 112.
Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office until Noon on Monday, the 23rd instant, for the 'making up and supply of Summer Clothing for the Gaol Staff¡ viz. :-
More or less.
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8 White Linen Suits (for Warden and Head Turnkeys).
114 White Drill Suits (for Turnkey's and Guards).
47 Helmets.
10 Pairs of Chinese Shoes.
10 Pairs of Chinese Stockings.
14 Red Puggarics (each 9 yards long).
56 Pairs of Shoes.
Sample of uniform can be seen, and any further information obtained, at the Gaol Office.
No tender will be received unless the person tendering produces a receipt to the effect that he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury the sum of $100, as a pledge of the bond files of his offer, which sum shuill be forfeited to the Crown if such person refuses to carry out his tender, should the tender be accepted.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th March, 1885.
W. II. MARSH,
Colonial Secretary-
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