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My dear Risley,
We have on the stock. here a consolidating
China Order in Council, which will repeal all the
existing Orders. It has been suggested that among these we should repeal an ancient Order of October
23rd, 1877, which seems to have provided that the Supreme Court of Hongkong nay ☆ take jurisdiction
over any offence committed by a British subject
within 10 miles of Hongkong. I do not know whether
this is technically still in force, or whether, if 80, it is desirable to maintain it, but perhaps you would
let me know. Of course, we will write officially
about it if you prefer, but it hardly seeus necessary.
J.S. Risley Eaq., 0.3. 2.C.
Colonial Office, S..1.
Yours surely
4.4. Kalban