To try them, while it would indubitably be a great hardship on this class of Jurors to be kept away during the trial, perhaps a protracted trial would take them away from all supervision of the important and often pressing affairs they have under their control.
I am of opinion that this Ordinance is one fitted to receive the sanction of the Legislature.
(Signed) The. C. Haytlar, Acting Attorney General. August, 20th 1872. (True Copy)
(Signed) Carl / Tornith, Acting Colonial Secretary.
No. 141
Downing Street, 2 October 1872
Sir,
I have the honor to convey to you the gracious confirmation and allowance of Her Majesty's Government of the Ordinance No. 8 of 1872, entitled "An Ordinance to further amend the Law relating to Criminal Procedure" transmitted with your despatch No. 75 of the 2nd of August last.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant,
(Signed) [Name not clear, likely "R. G. W. Herbert"]
The Officer Administering the Government of Hong Kong