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allowed arms to be concignod to him in the same dis-
gulpo. Beneath the floos in one of the rooma, a hole
had been oxcavated, and in it were found some dynand to
cartridos, fuses, and cha deals used in in hing
explosives. Crick was by profession a chemist, end
it now seans as if it was in this capacity that he was
to be of service to the robela. He has now dis-
appeared, and the Chinese officials have nado no
accusation against him,
The Viceroy has upplied to the Hong Kong
Covurmusent for the rendition of five non who are
believed to be connected with the plot.
Before
entertaining the application, the Governor of long
Hong desired to be informed that crime these men wove
carged vith; aa the Canton Authorities have not
prossed the mattor further, it is probable that they
reulise that they are unable to prove an oxtradision
crine against thom,
I have 050.,
(34)
Sir N.R.0 Conor,K.0.3..0.1.2.
Her Majesty'e Minister,
Paling.
Brron Brona,
Consul.
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