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: into Court he could identify and wear witness against him. Prisoner was examined again and again, and remained unchangeable in his statements.
We would point out that the evidence of this prisoner Yang Hsiang Pu shows clearly as a picture that Yang Chu Yun originated the scheme of using dynamite to blow up (certain) Yamens in the hope of turning the resultant disturbances to their purposes of robbery and looting. It sets forth the manner in which the idea arose - how the plot was discussed - as well as the purchase of the dynamite, the smuggling of it into Canton, and the procuration of persons to bury it in different places, and can surely be considered sufficient evidence to be relied upon against Yang Chu Yun.
Although the prisoner Yang Hsiang Pu only admitted acquaintance with the particulars and said he had not joined in the plot, there is nothing to show that he is not relying upon the absence of evidence with which to confront him, and choosing to incur the lighter penalty so as to escape the heavier. It is of course necessary to summon back the chief accused person Yang Chu Yun to confront him with the witness and elucidate the matter so that the respective cases may be reported upon and dealt with.
We would point out that in the 22nd year of reign H.E. the former Viceroy Tan brought about a change in the regulations for extradition of offenders from Hongkong and it was arranged that in the cases of plotters of murder and other persons involved in capital offences who had offended against the law in Chinese territory and escaped to Hong Kong, a copy of the evidence taken in China should be accepted, provided that the Consul or his Deputy were present at the trial to take copy of the evidence and make a declaration to the effect that the