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subject of extradition : and which would probably not be admitted into any treaty between two great countries. The Seaman's Wives Act applies only to the Mercantile Marine. Perhaps however as between Hong Kong and Macao the objection is slight, and it has been disregarded by the Law Officers.
I furnish it with the objection:-
A clause to require official notice to be given to Foreign Consuls of any application for the extradition of their countrymen;
A prisoner for trial.
H.O. 12726 Hong Kong
The Under Secretary of State, Foreign Office
Nov. I Holland 23. F.O. Memo 23
Earl Granville 26
Anand 576-12 January 1870
that it should always be allowed to communicate with the Consul representing his country.
12th November 1869.
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30 Nov. 1869.
I am directed by Earl Granville to acquaint you in accordance with the suggestion made in your letter of the 19th October, that the Draft Convention to provide for Extradition between Hong Kong & Macao from justice claimed by the authorities of Macao was approved by this State for their Home Department, and to transmit to you for consideration a copy of a letter from the Home Office of the 15th November and memorandum enclosed therein.