On Cso. N: 761
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Attorney General's Opinion
Mr Seward I think takes a wrong view of his obligations in this matter. The treaty of 1842 provides for the rendition of fugitive Criminale found within the territories
of the Queen or of the &nited
States, but does not extend to the
surrender in China of a criminal
who claime the protection of his Consul.
The duty of the Coneul in such
a case is to take care that his
fellow country
man is dealt with
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