Treaty
Ports, and that it has been
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insufficiently dealt with by the Treaty.
I am not in a
position to
say
whether
this has been intentional or merely accidental, but I think the surrender
of Chinese criminalo taking refuge here and the non-surrender of fugitive bhinese Criminals from hence, who take refuge in China, operates unfairly,
is an
injudicious
and
distinction. defensible
only if it resulted from the impossibility of obtaining any further concession The point.
25. In reference to Section 15 of the
Honghing
mo
Memorial, which states that
provision has been made
by the
Chinese Authorities for the captive of
Pirates I must in Vice. Ray say
justice to the
270
that such statement is
incorrect. My Despatches have reported. several instances where joint expeditions of Chinese and British Vespels have been undertaken with that object and a fair amount of energy
has been
displayed; and good faith exhibited, in tracking
and anesting suspected Pirates land. It
com
is true the Chinese Executive
is weak. but
aub
regards Giracy it has for the last 18 months at least appeared- desirous of acting in good faith. To
C/
give effect to my suggestions for better supervision of the Canton Waters
• Special Officer lectonel Ping Yuh has been appointed to apist in chasing