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the alt to communicate
further details which had been received
from Hongkong that the conduct
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the Commander of
the Cruiser was
Strongly disapproved. 4. that he would
also that the for! Gen!.
be furnished;
of Fukhien would be called upon to
offer
an expression of regret for
the violation of
the jurisdiction
of a friendly Power which had been committed by his subordinate. M. O'Conor telegraphed to the
Administrator suggesting that, under these circumstances, the men in custody accused of piracy should be released under the usual conditions.
As M. O'Conor has already had the honour of informing the Government through W. Hillier, H.M. The Administrator replied by telegram that the men in custody should be released forthwith, as a mark of friendly feeling towards the Chinese Govt., and that the Chinese charged with piracy would be surrendered on the production of proofs of his guilt, in accordance with the usual procedure.
In connexion with this incident, M. O'Conor would point out that this is not the first instance within recent date in which the territory of Hongkong has been invaded by subordinate officers of provincial Govts. He, therefore, feels it his duty to request that His Highness & Their Excellencies will take steps to impress upon
through
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