in agreement with you upon the arrest
of the accused.
I have &c.
ST. Frederick Samms.
Acting Colonial Secretary
The
10th Feby. 1887
Col. Secretary to
the Police Magistrate
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Colonial Secretary's Office
Hongkong 20th February 1887.
With reference to the order
for the arrest of certain fugitive
Criminals transmitted to
Extra
the 8th instant, I am
directed by
the Officer Administering the Government to inform
you that
considering the importance of the matter His
Excellency would be glad if this
Magistrate would see if some
expeditious method could be found for dealing
with these rendition cases,
some of which have occupied
much time. Mr. Consul at
Macau has recently informed
Police Magistrate