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"for trial (in August 1877) for returning from deportation. So died before
"he could be brought to the Supreme
"Court. An inquest was held. The
"Colonial Surgeon found he had
"died from phthisis. I called for the
"records of the gaol relating to him.
"I saw he had been flogged four
"times. The last one being in October
"1876. The papers were sent to the
"Attorney General, who recorded his
"opinion that none of the corporal
"punishments inflicted on Inok had
"been authorized by law. I
"reported all the facts of the case to
"the Secretary of State. I have
"endeavoured, and successfully, I believe
"in spite of some local opposition, to check
"such abuses. No one shall prevent
"me from doing so, as long as I enjoy
"the confidence of Her Majesty's
"Government." And towards the
"end of the speech His Excellency appears
"to have said "I don't know that I can
"give the Hon'ble Constable any further
"explanations. I am not to blame if
"...