Sir:-
FOREIGN OFFICE,
July 28
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I am directed by the Marquess of Salisbury to
transmit to you, to be laid before Mr. Secretary
Chamberlain, the accompanying copies of correspondence,
as marked in the margin, relative to the surrender of
fugitive offenders between Hong Kong and Japan.
I am to enquire whether Mr. Chamberlain would
be disposed to concur in offering to Japan, pending
the cessation of British exterritorial jurisdiction in
Japan and conclusion of an Extradition Treaty with that
Country, a Rendition Agreement limited to the sur-
render by Her Majesty's Government of Japanese sub-
jects, fugitives from justice found in Hong Kong,
and the surrender to Her Majesty's Government of
British Subjects including natives of Hong Kong
fugitives from justice found in Japan.
I am, Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
The Under Secretary of State
Colonial Office.
Francis Bertie
4: 6417 Dec:5/95
Jan: 8/97.
E. Satow No:167.
4:13 1896 (in print)
NOIT
Jun: 8 1897 (in print)
In MP. Low ther 5. June 2 1897