at Melbourne, and one at Hong Kong._
One
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those out Melbowme being the k toward
"Willy" the organiser of
the
Mutiny.
It would seem to be desirable (if practicable / in as much as all the witnesses
must be brought to this country for the pur - Sohuston that the per- pone of the trial of
lons in custody at Melbourne & Hongkong
should be brought here to be put upon their trial with Sohuston.
It appears to be cloubtful whettier
the provisions of
the Stat. 6
647
se cap
34 are applicable to this case, and Fren
if they were, to warrant
a
against the
Mutineers at Mellowme & Hong Kong
Could be obtained in this country lill
the arrival of
the Palsama
or Come
Wetirees.
571
I have thought it advisable to
bring these facts to the notice
Office
may
if
Che Home
in order that Mr. Secretary Cross,
be thinks it advisable, Commu__
nicate with the Colonial Office to ascer
lain whether
any
steps
can be taken to
put the persons referred to upon their tral in this Country:
/ signed)
Jam te.
A.K. Plepkenzon
Witness