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CHINESE EMIGRATION.

No. 1 of 1889.

431

108. Every person who, by force, intimidation, or fraud, brings, leads, takes, decoys, or entices any man or boy into or away from the Colony, for the purpose of emigration or for any other purpose whatsoever, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

109. Every person convicted of any offence against the provisions of section 107 or section 108 shall be liable to imprisonment for any term not exceeding 2 years: Provided always that if the case is determined by a single Magistrate, he shall not impose a heavier sentence than one year's imprisonment, and that, where there appears a necessity for a heavier sentence, the case shall be determined by two Magistrates, or, in their discretion, committed for trial at the Supreme Court.

110. Whenever any person is convicted, either summarily or before the Supreme Court, of any offence against the provisions of section 107 or section 108, if it is proved that the offender has been previously convicted, either summarily or before the Supreme Court, of an offence against the provisions of either of the said sections, it shall be lawful for the Court to direct that, in addition to the punishment hereinbefore prescribed, the offender, if a male, shall be flogged.

112. The forms in the schedules or forms to the like effect, with such variations and additions as circumstances may require, may be used for the purposes therein indicated and according to the directions therein contained, and instruments in those forms shall (as regards the form thereof) be valid and sufficient.

FIRST SCHEDULE.

PARTICULARS REQUIRED ON APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF CHINESE EMIGRANTS.

Name of Ship, Tonnage, How propelled
Nationality of Ship
Destination of Ship
Whether it is intended that the Ship should call or station at or near any Port or Place between Hongkong and
If so, at what Ports or Places
Whether it is intended that the Ship should call or station at or near such Port or Place with the object of taking on board any cargo and/or Passengers

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CHINESE EMIGRATION. No. 1 of 1889. 431 108. Every person who, by force, intimidation, or fraud, brings, leads, takes, decoys, or entices any man or boy into or away from the Colony, for the purpose of emigration or for any other purpose whatsoever, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. 109. Every person convicted of any offence against the provisions of section 107 or section 108 shall be liable to imprisonment for any term not exceeding 2 years: Provided always that if the case is determined by a single Magistrate, he shall not impose a heavier sentence than one year's imprisonment, and that, where there appears a necessity for a heavier sentence, the case shall be determined by two Magistrates, or, in their discretion, committed for trial at the Supreme Court. 110. Whenever any person is convicted, either summarily or before the Supreme Court, of any offence against the provisions of section 107 or section 108, if it is proved that the offender has been previously convicted, either summarily or before the Supreme Court, of an offence against the provisions of either of the said sections, it shall be lawful for the Court to direct that, in addition to the punishment hereinbefore prescribed, the offender, if a male, shall be flogged. 112. The forms in the schedules or forms to the like effect, with such variations and additions as circumstances may require, may be used for the purposes therein indicated and according to the directions therein contained, and instruments in those forms shall (as regards the form thereof) be valid and sufficient. FIRST SCHEDULE. PARTICULARS REQUIRED ON APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF CHINESE EMIGRANTS. Name of Ship, Tonnage, How propelled Nationality of Ship Destination of Ship Whether it is intended that the Ship should call or station at or near any Port or Place between Hongkong and If so, at what Ports or Places Whether it is intended that the Ship should call or station at or near such Port or Place with the object of taking on board any cargo and/or Passengers Page 25 Page 26
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1 CHINESE EMIGRATION. No. 1 of 1889. 431 n- nd he n- .be ie al n d YUG 115902) ! person into 108. Every person who, by force, intimidation, or fraud, Decoying brings, leads, takes, decoys, or entices any man or boy into or or away from away from the Colony, for the purpose of emigration or for any the Colony. other purpose whatsoever, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. * for offences. + 109. Every person convicted of any offence against the provisions Punishment of section 107 or section 108 shall be liable to imprisonment for any term not exceeding 2 years: Provided always that if the case is determined by a single Magistrate, he shall not impose a heavier sentence than one year's imprisonment, and that, where there appears a necessity for a heavier sentence, the case shall be de- termined by two Magistrates, or, in their discretion, committed for trial at the Supreme Court. quent con- 110. Whenever any person is convicted, either summarily or Punishment before the Supreme Court, of any offence against the provisions on second of flogging of section 107 or section 108, if it is proved that the offender has and subse been previously convicted, either summarily or before the Supreme victions. Court, of an offence against the provisions of either of the said fej. No. 3 of sections, it shall be lawful for the Court to direct that, in addition 1903, s. 4.] [cf. to the punishment hereinbefore prescribed, the offender, if a male, $ shall be flogged. [s. 111, rep. No. 5 of 1903 as amended by No. 13 of 1911.] 112. The forms in the schedules or forms to the like effect, with Forms. such variations and additions as circumstances may require, may be used for the purposes therein indicated and according to the direc- tions therein contained, and instruments in those forms shall (as regards the form thereof) be valid and sufficient. FIRST SCHEDULE. PARTICULARS REQUIRED ON APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE FOR THE [ss. 7, 8.] CONVEYANCE OF CHINESE EMIGRANTS. Name of Ship, Tonnage, How propelled Nationality of Ship Destination of Ship Whether it is intended that the Ship should call or station at or near any Port or Place between Hongkong and If so, at what Ports or Places .. 17 Whether it is intended that the Ship should call or station at or Dear such Port or Place with the object of taking on board any cargo and/or Passengers * As amended by No. 62 of 1911. f As amended by No. 30 of 1911 and No. 62 of 1911. § As amended by No. 62 of 1911 and No. 8 of 1912. As amended by No. 50 of 1911 ¡ Page 25Page 26
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108. Every person who, by force, intimidation, or fraud, Decoying brings, leads, takes, decoys, or entices any man or boy into or or away from away from the Colony, for the purpose of emigration or for any the Colony. other purpose whatsoever, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

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109. Every person convicted of any offence against the provisions Punishment of section 107 or section 108 shall be liable to imprisonment for any term not exceeding 2 years: Provided always that if the case is determined by a single Magistrate, he shall not impose a heavier sentence than one year's imprisonment, and that, where there appears a necessity for a heavier sentence, the case shall be de- termined by two Magistrates, or, in their discretion, committed for trial at the Supreme Court.

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110. Whenever any person is convicted, either summarily or Punishment before the Supreme Court, of any offence against the provisions on second of flogging of section 107 or section 108, if it is proved that the offender has and subse been previously convicted, either summarily or before the Supreme victions. Court, of an offence against the provisions of either of the said fej. No. 3 of sections, it shall be lawful for the Court to direct that, in addition 1903, s. 4.]

[cf. to the punishment hereinbefore prescribed, the offender, if a male,

$ shall be flogged.

[s. 111, rep. No. 5 of 1903 as amended by No. 13 of 1911.]

112. The forms in the schedules or forms to the like effect, with Forms. such variations and additions as circumstances may require, may be used for the purposes therein indicated and according to the direc- tions therein contained, and instruments in those forms shall (as regards the form thereof) be valid and sufficient.

FIRST SCHEDULE.

PARTICULARS REQUIRED ON APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE FOR THE [ss. 7, 8.]

CONVEYANCE OF CHINESE EMIGRANTS.

Name of Ship, Tonnage, How propelled

Nationality of Ship

Destination of Ship

Whether it is intended that the Ship should call or station at or

near any Port or Place between Hongkong and

If so, at what Ports or Places

..

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Whether it is intended that the Ship should call or station at or Dear such Port or Place with the object of taking on board any cargo and/or Passengers

* As amended by No. 62 of 1911.

f As amended by No. 30 of 1911 and No. 62 of 1911.

§ As amended by No. 62 of 1911 and No. 8 of 1912.

As amended by No. 50 of 1911

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