Lak BeveÉRÉ A
396
Subject of a correspondence between the Tsungli Yamen and H. B. M's Minister in Peking
I have been instructed by the Yamen to bring to the notice of H. E. the serious inconvenience which arises from the difficulties which continue to be experienced in obtaining the rendition of Chinese Fugitives who have escaped to Hong Kong.
The Pirates in question were traced to Hongkong in January last, though a requisition supported by the usual documents required in extradition cases, was made for their rendition immediately afterwards, it had been found impossible, up to