a Chinese girl of tender years, and
We sentenced to
years final servitude by Mr Mount then acting Chief Justice during Europe's absence on leave in
I am informed by Mr. Howat that the case is not one in which he would be justified in recommending mitigation of punishment.
Then the honour to be Excellency's most obedient, humble servant,
(sgd.) J. Nennil
In conclusion, I have the honour to invite Your Excellency's attention to the 77th section of the China and Japan Order in Council 1865, under the provisions of which it would appear that mitigation or remission of punishment awarded by this Court can only be made by one of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, or Her Majesty's Minister in China, on the report of the Judge to such Secretary of State.
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recommending mitigation of the punishment.
recommending of punishment.
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