CO129-082 - Sir Robinson - 1861 [8-12] — Page 410

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our Consul at Carton

through

for

his receiving

a

fair trial,

and one devoid of torture in any shape.

9. Of on the other hand it should be held that this Government does not prese that night, such a decision would be tantamount t

proclaiming this Colony a refuge

for murderers, manstealers

other class

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and

every

malefaction, /creept Pirates), who, provided they were

subjects of

non-treaty Powers, might rob

slay in China with impunity

or

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by escaping into Houstong. _

10.

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I need scarcely add

that such a state

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of things would in justice to the Chines call for the application of an immediate remedy either by

Imperial legislation

local

whichever might be considered the most proper.

I have the honor to be,

My Lord Duke, your bance's

most obedient Servants,

Kenner Go Molinson

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