At the same time in view of the strong opposition that was shown to the proposal in 1889 I think we ought to proceed with caution and that the Governor should be told not to press any amending Ordinance if it is strongly objected to by the Chinese Element in Hongkong or if it is opposed by a majority of the Unofficial Members of the Legislative Council.
Send in first instance copy of this Despatch, with Enclosures in original to be returned, to F.O. saying that the Secretary of State proposes with Lord Salisbury's concurrence to instruct the Governor to introduce Amending Ordinance so as to enable definitions to be accepted as evidence.
Falsified and in China to be accepted in Hongkong under the conditions proposed in the Governor's Despatch and delay in the case of the crimes mentioned by the Attorney General and in the above list?
No - they must have it.
It might I think also be made necessary for the Governor to cause a warrant for arrest to be issued when requested by telegram by the Consul at Canton, on the understanding that the Chinese Authorities would pay expenses.
Propose to amend Section 7 by the introduction of the word "the united".
I am not sending on the whole of the correspondence of 1887-89 as it is ponderous to a degree and not likely to be required.
M: Wingfield
Send copy of the despatch with original enclosures to F.O. if there is any objection to what the Governor proposes.
C.P.L. 11 June
So proved - referring to Mir coverpendian.