Hongkong, Apr. 18.
Under instructions from His Majesty's Government, the Governor has issued a proclamation to the effect that slavery is not_allowed to exist in the British Empire and therefore it must be understood that mui tsai are not the property of their employers. The girls are warned not to leave their present homes until they have obtained employment for fear that they may fall into the hands of procuresses, Those wishing to jeave their employers can apply to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs and masters and mistresses are warned against any attempt to prevent their mui tsui from seeing him.—Reuter.
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