As the Yamen is convinced
that it cannot be the
intention of H. M. G. that the
strong authorities
should apply one rule to
Chinese Extradition
Cases, and another to those
of other Powers. I have
been instructed by the
Yamen to invite Y. E's
attention to the matter,
and
398
and to express the hope
that H. M. G. will instruct
the Governor of Hong Kong
to surrender the fugitives Chang Ahthi and Chang ...
on the production of
such evidence, as in a case
of Extradition between two European nations.
... justify
their surrender.
I have &c.
(Sd.)
Lew.