In reply
Jamadar Mat Noor's case was discharged from custody on the 18th ultimo by order of the Supreme Court, Hongkong, upon a motion made upon a return to a writ of Habeas Corpus granted by the Court on 3rd November 1881.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient Servant,
(Sgd.) Ms. Tonnochy.
Acting Colonial Secretary
MINUTE.
Mr. Fraser 1 March
Mr. De Robeck 1.
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Mr. Meade.
Mr. Herbert.
Mr. Courtney.
Lord Kimberley.
17 Dec 1881.
698
85 Conf. for: Hong Kong.
266
667
543
2 March: 82
With reference to the letter from this Office of the 18 December, relative to the Chinese Fugitives whose extradition had been applied for by the Chinese Authorities of Canton, as directed by the Secretary of State.
1. of 1. for the Colonies