Avrone Goth Chinese Government as one under its authority and it could take the case within the jurisdiction of the Judicature". This is obvious.
The correct view is held by Lay that L'Carraway intended to inform the Foreign Office that such is his opinion.
It is likely that these men were Customs men when difficulties arose; and it is significant that the case follows The Tapes & Apsilan case within a month.
I would remark upon the facts in writing to F.O.
F.O. to proceed with caution.
Chief Justice
21 December 1876.
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RECEIVED
1 MAY 1877
Government House,
Hong Kong, 14 March, 1877.
My Lord,
I have the honor to draw Your Lordship's attention to the accompanying copies of the reports named in the margin, having reference to cases of robbery.
The Right Honorable
Case of Leam.
Taiwow,
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State,