With regard to the general subject of correspondence it is Mr Mercer's intention to report to & . hi. Soo! the obstructions that have been persistently for some time. the Authorities past thrown in the
ling of
of this (clong & the Consequent defeat of justice & disregard of Treaty in
instances than one.
in more
In the mean time. I thall have much pleasure as heretofore on all minor
matters to Communicate with
24.8.
you the acting foot busts that no difficulties will arise on this head.
But as the Provincial Authorities supported by yourself insist on the o fulfilment of Treaty Stipulations H. E. decides to apply the XXI Article
of the
Sientem Treaty strictly a will not in future Consider any application for the surrender
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of a Chinese Crimind unless made in perfect
"accordance therewith.
H... will require "due requisition by the Chinese Autteorities : you will observe under the same article that only in the
A
case of the open ports is it laid down / a with Evident propriety / that the British Consul is to be addressed.
A due requisition for the surrender of any person resident on British Mritory sunst be suade to those having anthority over that Territory. Such a British Consul is not no matter what the port of
his residence.
And again it is not sufficient that the requisition be made on the Officer,
The Colonial Govt by the Consul. Such is not a requisition by the Chinese Authorities This appears to have been seen by 4.2.
the
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