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Disse extradition's subsequent execution has given special importance to the question of Extendition generally

Iam not yet prepared to give you definitive instructions on the points Connected with the question in regard to which it is recessary for me to consult the Law Officers of the Armn. But you will see in the lettere addreped by direction of my predecepor & of hyself to the Colonial Office, the course which, H. M. Goot decre, should be pursued in

particular case that

may arise, &

& you Communications that

Any

will shape

any

that you

may have with the Chinese Sove on the Subject as may be best calculated to lead

to

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to the result, which you will ultimately be required to press as a general concession, of seewring Chinese (riminals given up by the local authorities from barbarous treatment. The Chinese food may be induced tacitly to waive & practice repugnant to the feelings of Christian Nations, & day spare you from the recepity of stating, which however in the last resort that Great Britain as a

you will state (Wristian Power will not consent to be a party to the Excention of laws revolting to humanity, 2 will therefore not give up Criminals hules assured that they will be fairly. tried & not subjected to torture of a Cruel death.

or

I should wish to have a report from you on the subject of Chinese punishments expecially of the application of torture

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