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to satisfy the court that there
cause for believing
Copy
is probable that the accused has committed
the offence
or crime. The prisoner must also be allowed, according
to English Law, every opportunity for rebutting the charges made
against him.
will
I am to inform you that the man Changahchi will not be released yet, as there are further charges brought against him by the Viceroy which will be investigated,
all, if the Viceroy should
one of
decide to take the necessary steps to support
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Mr O'Conor
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The Acting Police Magistrate, F. Mackan
to
The Hon. The Acting Colonial Secretary,
I have the honour to forward
the depositions in which
Chang chi is
charged with
piracy and murder in the
of the Emperor
the jurisdiction
of China and to state that I have sent the prisoner back to gaol to await the orders of H. E. the Officer Administering
the Government. I have deemed it necessary to support them by evidence. I have the honour to be,
Godfrey Frederick Stewart