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the master guilty of infringement. As the maximum
penalty for an offence under these sections is only
a fine of $100 it is obvious that it is unlikely to
act as a deterrent.
4.
On the other hand I am informed that the
Government cannot order the removal of any parts of the
engines of these ships except (a) as an Act of State
under your authority or (b) by passing an emergency
regulation under Ordinance No.5 of 1922 especially for
this purpose.
5. In the circumstances I have no option but to
lay the facts before you and to request your instructions.
In the meanwhile I am ordering the Police to keep a
close watch on these vessels but if you are of the
opinion that more positive measures are desirable I
should be glad to receive your instructions by telegraph.
I have, etc.
(Sgd.) G. A. S. NORTHCOTE.
Governor.
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