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our Consul at Carton
through
for
his receiving
a
fair trial,
and one devoid of torture in any shape.
9. Of on the other hand it should be held that this Government does not prese that night, such a decision would be tantamount t
proclaiming this Colony a refuge
for murderers, manstealers
other class
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and
every
malefaction, /creept Pirates), who, provided they were
subjects of
non-treaty Powers, might rob
slay in China with impunity
or
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by escaping into Houstong. _
10.
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I need scarcely add
that such a state
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of things would in justice to the Chines call for the application of an immediate remedy either by
Imperial legislation
local
whichever might be considered the most proper.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord Duke, your bance's
most obedient Servants,
Kenner Go Molinson
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