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What to do? Two engines against in Canton City, and being unable to refute the accusation; it is not hard to deal with proceedings, so that being the most convenient procedure needed, not to be transferred to the Sanning (Sourâ). This will avoid the risk of his swiftly escaping.
Then, being residents, witnesses against the prisoners Fang Chin Pu and No. Ta Pu proving them to be criminals; inquiries must be made on the spot to find out whether they are honest folk or scoundrels, and they should then be either punished or released according to circumstances.
The Chief Police Barosu for Kuang Tung Province are also required, in concert with the Provincial Judge, to give orders for the execution of those necessary.
These instructions having been duly issued under seal,
I have now the honour to send this Despatch for your information, and to append a copy of the evidence taken.
1 have, &c.
(Seal of Viceroy)
Postscript: A note subsequently received from the Viceroy in reply to a query explains that by "punishment by regulations, provided and punishment by Law", execution is meant when the case is finished.