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Government House,
Hong Kong, August, 1899.
Sir,
In continuation of my despatch No.212 of the 4th instant, I have the honour to inform you that the trial of three men named Ng-Ki-Cheung, Ng-Tung, and E-Tak-Lap, for the wilful murder of Chun-Kwai-Shu-Tsai at Un-Long on the 18th April last, was concluded at the Supreme Court on the 5th instant, when the accused were all found guilty, the second prisoner being recommended to mercy on the grounds that, although actually present at the murder, he took no responsible part in the proceedings.
2. I considered these cases in Executive Council on the 17th instant, when, in accordance with the advice of the majority of the members I decided to deal with them in the manner stated in the enclosed extract from the minutes.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,
Henry Arthur Blake
GOVERNOR &C.
The Right Honourable
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.
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