he would under ordinary circumstances have qualified for one, and might (the case is stronger against him than against the others reported on 15068) have been granted some sort of pension.
T.C.M. 26/11
I would not punish him. The evidence was merely to tell him that, having regard to the evidence that was obtained at the Hongkong harbour, and has been submitted to Mr. Chamberlain, he had been decided, etc.
13/12
I agree to strike out at once.
14/12
No 215.
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Sir,
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Government House, Hongkong, 16th October 1897,
With reference to the final paragraph of my despatch No. 214 of the 15th instant, I have the honour to inform you that I sent to the Right Honourable Joseph Chamberlain, M.P.,