means at their disposal; and
there is little doubt in my mind that intimidation had been used at least to procure the attendance of some witnesses, if not to prevent that of others,
and that under the circumstances the prisoner was much prejudiced in his defence
(Sd.) R. Mackean
(Sd.) Col. Leckie
M.R.O'C. Acting Police Magistrate
3 Inclosure in Mr Marsh's letter
to Mr O'Conor No. 295
Resolution of the Executive Council in the case of Chang ah Chih.
Considered in Executive Council this day.
The Council unanimously advise that, for the following reasons, the accused should not be surrendered;
1st That the evidence which was produced before the magistrate is not such as to satisfy the minds of the Council of the guilt of the accused
2nd That...