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33864/34.
Telegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies
to the Governor of Hong Kong.
(Sent 8 p.m., 18th December, 1934)
A
No. 121. Confidential.
I have received confidential letter from the Bishop
of Hong Kong asking me personally to review the case of
Rex versus Ng Loi Yuen in which I understand you have
confirmed death sentence after consideration in Executive
Council.
Please inform Bishop in reply that prerogative
of mercy has been delegated by His Majesty to the Governor
and that I an unable to intervene. If Bishop desires to
make representations he should address them to the Governor.
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