2386
76
offences committed at sea, which, in my opinion, should be inserted and
173
the circumstances be subjected to torture.
Schedule of crimes.
The original enclosure in your Letter to which I am replying are sent herewith.
These crimes will be found in Article 2. of the Extradition Treaty with Austria, printed copies of which are sent herewith.
I am,
Sir,
I am to add, that in concurring in the terms of the proposed Ordinance, Lord Derby assumes that no criminal will be surrendered to the Chinese Government without a distinct pledge from the proper Chinese Authority that such criminal shall not under any circumstances.
our most obedient
your humble servant