nslation.
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hclosure No. 9 in "r. Fox's despatch No. 71 to Sir blog. 1900.
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December 9th.
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Motification by the self fovernment Association inviting
their brethren to reko public the action which is being
taken with regard to the crime on board the night stowner
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"Patshan".
Gentlemen,
JAN 25 1009,
In the case where a furuimer kicked a (hinese
to doath on board the steamor "Tubsun" the evidence farst
and laat clearly called for the punishment of the criminal
SBAA
and the responsibility for the crime fulla upon
Butterfield and Swiro's steamer. The British officials
cannot be permitted to shirk their duty in this matter.
Great Britain and Chin huve hitherto boon on friendly
tarme and the proper course is for disputes between us to
be decided in accordance with international law. Our locul
authorities are at present engaged in giving the case their
serious attention. There are the laws, and public justice
carmot be denied. All our brethren have the right to safe-
guard their own lives. It is essential that the public
should