Enclosure in po 251
Zz
17th August, 1899.
The cases of the three condemned prisoners, Ng Ki Cheung, Ng Tung and Lui Tak Lap were considered this day in the Executive Council.
Mr. Goodman, Acting Chief Justice, having been asked by His Excellency to attend the Council, gave his opinion in detail as to the verdict of the jury and the advisability of carrying out the death sentences. On his withdrawal the Council proceeded to consider the cases, when the majority advised that the sentences passed on the prisoners should be commuted in the following manner (The Colonial Secretary was of opinion that the second prisoner should suffer a term of imprisonment).
The first prisoner, Ng Ki Cheung, to be imprisoned for life with hard labour.
The second prisoner, Ng Tung, to be pardoned and liberated.
The Third prisoner, Lui Tak Lap, to be imprisoned for 10 years with hard labour.
F. Johnston,
Ag. Clerk of Councils.
18/8/99.