that the Ordinance 242 of 1850 under which the Governor of Hong Kong acted in this case was sent therewith.
In obedience to y. L's commands we have taken these papers into our Consideration & have the honor to report
That with respect to the general subject of the matter of Extradition between Great Britain & China we crave leave to refer to our former Report. With respect to this particular case of the man Ah. yu. teew it appears to us that the
Acting Governor of Hongkong took every precaution in his power to carry the provisions of the Treaty of Extradition into proper execution. The man was charged not with Piracy, which would be justiciable at Hong Kong but with robbery, which brought him within the terms of the Treaty The case was properly investigated & there was abundant Evidence to support the decision of the Magistrate.
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We have the honor to agree with our Colleague that no blame attaches to him in this matter
We have &c
(s.d) J. Palmer
R. P. Collier
M. Phillimore
Fetty
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Sir,
Jan. 23. 1866
RECEIVED
JAN 24 1866
With reference to your letter of the 18th instant, I am directed by The Earl of Clarendon to transmit to you, to be laid before Mr. Secretary Cardwell, the accompanying copy of a despatch from Mr Wade respecting the infliction of the punishment of death by slow degrees.
I am,
Your most obedient
humble servant
Under Secretary of State Colonial Office