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thereat.
Bearing in mind the difference in the Judicial mode of procedure in China and in European countries it may perhaps be doubted whether the fact of intimidation having been used to procure the evidence of witnesses, who in this Case are characterised as the accomplices of the accused is really anything more than the Chinese method of subpoena; or whether a few months delay before taking steps for the rendition of the prisoner can be a matter of surprise or suspicion in a country where criminal proceedings oftener extend over months or years than two.
I have etc.,
M.R. O'Conor.