To inform you that it appears to be the case that Mr. Fox contends in his contention and that section 29 of the China Order in Council 1904 must be limited by section 1 of that Order.
Service of a Hong Kong writ in HM's Courts in China can only be effected through the China Consular Office or individual consular officers.
Previous Papers: HONG KONG EASTERN No. 46946 (Subject.) 584 DOMESTIC. C.O 46346 RECTIFIED REG! 23 DEC 08 International Opium Commission, Low. Copy of instructions to British Delegates with enclosures.
(Minutes.) Mr. Stubbs said: I think we should send a confidential dispatch to H.K. As to getting copies from the Opium Commission. It is clear that HM has jurisdiction over such persons as have any jurisdiction in that country.
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