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dealt with in this manner, it naturally in accord-
ance with the principle of Chinese Law, becomes 2
precedent for the conduct of similar cases through-
out the Empire, and can always be quoted and main-
tained as such in all Chinese Courts without further
reference to the Central Government.
(Signed)
have, &c.,
James Scott.
Acting Consul-General.
Copy.
Sir: -
HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S CONSULATE GENERAL,
CANTON,
October 26th, 1901.
I beg to invite Your Excellency's attention to
the piracy of the steam launch "Perseverance", when
Lei Ah Chang and other criminals were extradited by
the Hongkong Authorities to Canton.
Your Excellency instructed the Nan Hoi Magis-
trate to hear and try the case in the presence of an
Officer appointed by His Majesty's Consul-General.
No torture whatever was employed; the charge against
the accused was heard and determined on the atrength
of the evidence established in open Court
A
certain
of the criminals being executed, one imprisoned and
one released.
In recording my appreciation of these proccodings
I now beg to state that I have received Instructions
from Sir Ernest Satow, His Britannic Majesty'e Min-
ister in Peking, directing me to place myself in per-
sonal communication with Your Excellency and arrange
His Excellency
The Viceroy
of the Two Kuang Provinces.
that