principles of Law but to
the special facts of
argue the
particular case in the Public
Journals the functions of the
Minister get
so mixed
with
the declamation of the Advocate,
that I see much cause
in the step which
I regret you
have
taken.
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Your Excellency's extreme views.
I remark that
...
you
take
steps
which
leave
me
to deem "in the interests of British and
Chinese domiciled in Hongkong" I wish however to explain
now that at present I see no
necessity for
the
steps
taken beyond the reference
made
by
me to Oberst
...
7.
Regard
for the Law
is
wholly
adopted - I do not the less regret
it, though you
are
already profoundly indifferent
to Public opinion, for this community
at least may feel discouraged,
where increased confidence is desirable, in proportion
as
it is privileged to obtain
intimate acquaintance with
Her Majesty's Government.
Unfortunately I cannot
consider Your Excellency's exposition
correct or
sufficiently explicit, and I am advised that where
you lay