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arrested in China for en offence committed under British
jurisdiction is liable to such torture as the Chinese
Courts may see fit to inflict.
5.
This is a state of affairs so
unsatisfactory that I trust no time will be lost in taking
the steps indicated in paragraph 4 of my Confidential
Despatch of the 23rd. ultimo.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Mangany
Governor,&c..