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Mr Haurs
As to the first point 2 persons within Ellist the forrence's conduct will be appointed.
The second is one of very great importance considering the position we are at present in the China seas.
42 assuming in If the question merely were (as the for. umed seem it) whether Hong Kong is to constitute headquarters for the marine police of all that region, and to try there indiscriminately all cases of piracy committed by Chinese ...
W. Which The Governor one or umors clemène I apprehend there would be a different decision two of the Hong Kong Magistrates are much dissatisfied with the proceedings.
on the part of those persons - who are ready to find fault with Government in piracy affairs
Mr Lenvale I just ...
But the ...
Jett. 25/10 and Kat that the Governor with his Council, held the best panjgrigh why incent Dustin, Chinese surrendered for trial to the Authorities hundreds of Miles from.
There Chisen Expire. There ... 1916 R The Earl Grey. Governor Bonham. 6th August, 1850. Victoria, Hongkong,
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Received Reporting of the Sentence of Death passed on M ... Chinese, convicted of Piracy with stabbing, to that of transportation for life.