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of Ling Kwang for the rendition of Yang Ting-wei and twelve other criminals had on previous occasions arisen from the failure of the authorities to abide by the regulations which had received H. J. M's consent. It was therefore now asked that a copy of the Rescript should be communicated to the High Provincial Authorities concerned, in order that its observance might be secured for the future. In promise being given by the Governor General not to hire, two Chinese pirates in custody at Hongkong would be surrendered.
The Prince has the honour to inform M. Groman that he has drawn the attention of the Superintendents of Northern & Southern Trade, & the Gov. Gen. of Liang Kwang to the Rescript, and