said than Tck throng during has not yet committed any offence against the laws of this Colony
Sworn at the Victoria Hongdong this 30th day of August (1887)
Before
A. Commissioner
re Decision of the Executive Council.
311
Considered in Executive Council this day
The Council advise that Messrs Dennys & Mossop should be informed that the matter has been carefully considered by the Governor in Council, who is of opinion that the evidence in this case does not warrant the rendition of the prisoner to the Chinese Government.
The Acting Colonial Secretary and Colonial Treasurer dissent, their advice being that
The Council further advise that the above decision should be communicated to H.B.M. Consul at Canton, and that the Acting Superintendent of the Gaol should be authorised to release the prisoner.
10 J.M.Gutierez
Acting Clerk of Councils.
Sept 7th 1887.