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Server in refusing
elain
any
his consent to
in
respect
being preferred the Junk or Cargo seized. If
over the tracks
the Master cannot now
be
found & if conferation is paid by the Chinese Government our Government should be justified in appropriating compensation unless & until the Master consents to an investigation
such
under § 198 is
acquitted of any
offence charged against him.
(sd) George Phillippo
12 January 1877.
Copy
Minute by the Colonial Secretary.
I presume then that the Marine Magistrate and Police Magistrate will institute the
proceedings under Law 23 accordingly
them as necessary
Preferred.
J
1. Gardiner Austin, C.C.
12. January