It is impossible to send this despatch to the Colony for the information of the form for will to defend from the drafts sent to us for approval by Lord Derby. It has been observed in 1883-1884 that the surroundings are the main issue, and it is still more so now. It appears from "subject to the conditions and formalities hitherto agreed upon" and it equally appears from I. Hurst's letter endorsed to 10019 that the initial formality of an application from the Canton authorities to the Consul has not been observed. Therefore, although it is most unfortunate that men should have been released during the negotiations, I scarcely think the Admiral is to blame for acting upon the report of the visiting Justice - the Consul did not know what was passing in the mind of the F.O.
It is necessary to sound a strong caution to take care that all cases are conducted specially in Justice. Suffering - Lending weight to F.O. if it goes - (No action taken on 472/83).
Their 80 971 may or, if the caution is accompanied by an expression of distinct disapproval, afford to have unrelated the Calamity prevailing Colonial Governments in Extradition in too lediy Walters.
Relett Jan 10 write as proposed D. Jill. 112 Department Draft 8p. 20/1 under consideration with substituted copy. Hence Sir J. Pauncefote minute the F.O. dispatch herewith. I propose to alter the draft as shown in pencil.
The Hong Kong form: were negligent in both cases, as for this they were bound to formalities. May Jainl seem a caution, as well as hint about the diplomatic hitch.
J. 19.1 glee. Where can be no doubt open on such a matter then "Sir J. Pauncefote. D.J.!"