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Extradition
CHINA
If cases of extradition of criminals occur, they shall be dealt with in accordance with the existing Treaties between Great Britain and China and the Hong Kong Regulations.
Use of Mirs Bay and Deep Bay by Chinese Ships of War
The area leased to Great Britain, as shown on the annexed map, includes the waters of Mirs Bay and Deep Bay, but it is agreed that Chinese vessels of war, whether neutral or otherwise, shall retain the right to use those waters.
Ratifications
This Convention shall come into force on the 1st day of July, 1898, being the 13th day of the 5th moon of the 24th year of Kuang Hsu. It shall be ratified by the Sovereigns of the two countries, and the ratifications shall be exchanged in London as soon as possible.
In witness whereof the Undersigned, duly authorised thereto by their respective Governments, have signed the present agreement.
Done at Peking in quadruplicate (four copies in English and four copies in Chinese) the 9th day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1898, being the 21st day of the 4th moon of the 24th year of Kuang Hsu.
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CLAUDE M. MACDONALD. [Seal of Chinese Plenipotentiary.]
PAPER C
No. 1
Order in Council Providing for the Government of the Territories Adjacent to Hong Kong, Leased under the Convention of 9th June, 1898. Balmoral, 20th October, 1898.
At the Court of Balmoral, the 20th day of October, 1898.
PRESENT: THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL
Whereas by a Convention dated the 9th day of June, 1898 (No. 24), between Her Majesty and His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of China, it is provided that the limits of British territory in the regions adjacent to the Colony of Hong Kong shall be enlarged under lease to Her Majesty in the manner described in the said Convention;
And whereas it is expedient to make provision for the government of the territories acquired by Her Majesty under the said Convention, during the con- tinuance of the said lease :
It is hereby ordered by the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice of Her Majesty's Privy Council, as follows:-
1. The territories within the limits and for the term described in the said Convention shall be, and the same are hereby declared to be, part and parcel of Her Majesty's Colony of Hong Kong in like manner and for all intents and purposes as if they had originally formed part of the said Colony.
2. It shall be competent for the Governor of Hong Kong, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council of the said Colony, to make laws for the peace, order and good government of said territories as part of the Colony.
3. From a date to be fixed by Proclamation of the Governor of Hong Kong, all laws and ordinances which shall at such date be in force in the colony of Hong Kong shall take effect in the said territories and shall remain in force therein until the same shall have been altered or repealed by Her Majesty or by the Governor of Hong Kong, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council.