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authority, according to the Laws, Customs and usages, of China as near as may be, (every description of torture excepted) for the preservation of the peace, and the protection of life and property, over all the native inhabitants of the said Island, the Chinese and foreigners thereof.

And I further authorize and require you, in any case where the offence, according to Chinese Laws shall involve punishments of such degrees of severity as are included in the Scale to remit the case for the judgment of the head of the Government for the time being.

Scale

325 Imprisonment with or without hard labour in any case exceeding six months.

Penalties exceeding 100 Dollars

Capital Punishment exceeding 100 Strokes or Lashes. Capital Punishment

you

And I do further require by in all cases followed by Sentence, or infliction of punishment to keep a record containing a true statement of the case, and a copy of the sentence.

And I further authorize and require you, to exercise Magisterial and Police Authority over all persons whatever (other than...

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authority, according to the Laws, Customs and usages, of China as near as may be, (every description of torture excepted) for the preservation of the peace, and the protection of life and property, over all the native inhabitants of the said Island, the Chinese and foreigners thereof.

And I further authorize and require you, in any case where the offence, according to Chinese Laws shall involve punishments of such degrees of severity as are included in the Scale to remit the case for the judgment of the head of the Government for the time being.

Scale
325 Imprisonment with or without hard labour in any case exceeding six months.
Penalties exceeding 100 Dollars
Capital Punishment exceeding 100 Strokes or Lashes. Capital Punishment

you

And I do further require by in all cases followed by Sentence, or infliction of punishment to keep a record containing a true statement of the case, and a copy of the sentence.

And I further authorize and require you, to exercise Magisterial and Police Authority over all persons whatever (other than...

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