Therefore looking to that positive statement, and to the opinion that represents that the thirteen other prisoners whose rendition is now a subject of discussion will also be tortured unless a British officer is allowed constant access to them and to be present throughout their trial, I think it would be well to let the Viceroy know what the Consul has written to me on the subject and to ascertain whether His Excellency will comply with what the Consul thinks necessary.
1 February (Signed) Pattermessy.
17 January, 1881. 393
Consul Acting Colonial Secretary wrote to Her Majesty's Consul
Sir,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hong Kong, 17 January, 1881.
With reference to the rendition of 13 Criminals, which has formed the subject of our correspondence, I have the honour, by direction of the Governor, to say that though you have not put before His Excellency the evidence on which you founded the allegations made in your letter of the 14th of December,