offences committed by British
Chinese territory -subjects in Chinese
A
territory within
certain distance of Hongkong in
the same manner as it is
empowered to take cognizance of offences committed by British subjects within the peninsula of
Macao.
I have &c.
(signed) George Phillippo.
(True Copy)
Acting Colonial Secretary.
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Under Secretary of State
Hong Kong
Indexed
Foreign Office
MINUTE.
Mr Lucas
Mr. Bramston
Mr. Malcolm
Mr. Mocatta.
Mr. Herbert.
22 Mar. Lowther
Lord Carnarvon.
May Jinn
Ang
9
Sir,
D.S.
378
I am directed by
the Earl
of
Carnarvon
to transmit to you
for the consideration
of the Earl
of Derby
Despatch, & its
Enclosures
Despatch from the
Governor of Hongkong
relating to Offences
Committed by
British
Soldiers
in
China
beyond the jurisdiction of the Colony of Hongkong