necessary to not consider it call in the Council in the matter. I have been dealing only with the Governor and with the Attorney General, the questions involved are quite distinct and independent of, the merits of the whole question, and I would ask His Excellency to deal with this matter at once and not await the deliberations of the Executive Council.
I have re: 77 4. Andehouse, blici magistrate. (Copy.) No Wh Note.
Sir,
This is the letter referred to by Mr Nodehouse in the 4th paragraph of his memorial to the Secretary of State.
Magistracy, Hongkong, 16th May, 1887.
I have the honour to forward the accompanying letter in duplicate to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, with a request that His Excellency the Administrator will be kind enough to transmit it.
I have (Diquid ) HENodehouse, Police Magistrate The Honourable F. Stewart, LL.D. Acting Colonial Secretary