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holesal tại Phân trùn, a feel Despatch with which he may proceed to Hong Kong to take charge of and convey to Canton the criminals in question; and further that you will communicate with His Excellency the Governor of Hong Kong, with a view to his giving orders, on the arrival of Colonel Kai, for the without fail, and handing over for conveyance to Canton to be there put on their trial, of the 13 murderers, Yeung Wing-hong and the rest. On the line of their trial, orders will as usual be given not to employ torture in their examination.

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I have to

L. C. Hopkins

the arrest

I certify that the above is a true translation of the endorsement marked.

10th December 1883

Frederick Howard

Registrar General

RECEIVED

19 JAN 1884

KEG 4 FEB R4

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is

Delm's

translation. Neroy Chong, to J. M. Doone, Consul.

(Copy)

[The Consul requisition

13 November 1883.

13° day, 10 moon 9 years

12.5

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your despatch of the instant. We (quoted in full).

I would observe that if criminal subjects take refuge in Hong Kong, the treaty correctly provides that official communication shall be made to the authorities to hand over the fugitive criminals.

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munication from the government this view seeks

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