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that the evidence was so unsatisfactory that the Officer Administering the Government would not be justified in surrendering the accused. Besides this consideration, the magistrate who took the depositions reported that there was little doubt in his mind from the evidence given that intimidation had been used at least to procure the attendance of some witnesses (for the prosecution), if not to prevent that of others (for the defence), and that under the circumstances the prisoner was much prejudiced in his defence.
The Officer administering the Government is most desirous of giving every assistance in his power to the Viceroy in his endeavours to punish criminals, but he is compelled to follow strictly the instructions which have been given for his guidance in extradition cases, which instructions require that evidence should be produced sufficient
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