the circumstance that the initiation of the proceeding was originally unnecessary, if not even improper. In this respect I would also mention that, after Dr. Faneceite's return, the only matter in which he personally did not act was the argument of the Summons, briefed as junior to the counsel for the Brown by the Brown Solicitor, a course of proceeding I believe unusual, if not invariable, in Crown suits of any kind.
I believe that in submitting this Report for His Excellency's consideration I am only fulfilling my duty.
(signed)
Edward A. Polland
Acting Atty. Genl.
Hong Kong 30th October 1869.
Annexure No. 1.
Hong Kong,
September 13th 1869.
Dear Sir,
I beg to hand you copy of a letter received from Mr. Struble.
Yours faithfully,
(signed) J. J. Hageland
Crown Solicitor
To
H. J. Kearney, Esq.,
Acting Attorney General.
Copy
Hong Kong,
September 10th 1869.
To
J. J. Hageland, Esq.,
Crown Solicitor.
Sir,