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"their rendition but it will be observed that the Viceroy complains of the great expense of proceedings and he wants delay giving him warning at the time in order that he might arrest them as soon as they enter China.
I report this case as an illustration of the truth of Lord Carnarvon's remark in his despatch No. 3 of 30th January, 1878, that the Colony under your government has been regarded hitherto in this office as a place per se to be dealt with on principles which might not be sanctioned elsewhere."
I have the honour to be
Sir
Your Most Obedient Humble Servant.