her usual course.
To prevent the possibility of Wa Fung again touching British soil after he left Hongkong, it may be difficult to elicit from Chinese Witnesses even a fairly accurate account of what happened on board while the Boat was in the Waters of Colony.
If however the mother's declaration (inclosure no 2, C238) can be corroborated, the case against the Chinese Authorities will be greatly strengthened. A telegram I have received from her leads to the belief that Wa Fung did actually jump overboard while still in Hongkong Waters with a view to escape, and that he was dragged...