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5 and 6 and does not extend to Chinese subjects in China.
As at present advised, I am in general agreement with His Majesty's Consul General in this matter, but not being entirely able to follow the legal arguments of the Chief Justice, I think that before expressing my opinion to H.E., I should submit the correspondence for your consideration.
I understand the Chief Justice to lean that the jurisdiction of the Hongkong Courts is not in effect limited by the China and Corea Order in Council, and as to that, it seems clear that his position is, as Sir Frederick Lugard has said, untenable.
I have the honour to remain, with the highest respect, Sir, your most obedient, humble servant,
sgd/
J.N. Jordan.