Altogether, and when that is done, the question of rendition can be discussed; at present it is a little premature. This he promised should be done.
Repeated enquiries were made home whether the arrest had been effected, and the answer invariably was that the man would not be found.
In April I received a despatch from the Acting Colonial Secretary dated the 6th enquiring what steps had been taken in the matter. I replied by sending him a copy of Freer's Despatch and stating that the question of jurisdiction had been raised, but that I had recommended the man's arrest; as yet, however, the authorities had not succeeded in tracing him.
I may mention that when at Hoihow and previous to the receipt of his letter, I had hinted to his mercer there was doubt whether the Viceroy would surrender this man if he got him.
I think you will see there was no delay on my part, and I believe that this man never returned to his native village, and left Hoihow. I heard frequently, although indirectly, that the matter was settled.
Considering the amount of work that has been done in this office for the Hong Kong Government, if this is the chief charge that can be brought against me by the betting Governor, I am content, but think it unhandsome.
I am much grieved that my action in the matter of the despatch of the Viceroy to his mercer meets with your disapproval, but I took the course which I considered to be most suitable to my position.
Respectfully,
J. B. Robert (82)
attogether, and when that is done, the question of rendition can
bediveuped, atpresent it is a little premature. This he promised should be done.
Repeated enquiries were made home Whether the arrest had been effected, and the answer invariably was that the man would not he jush.
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oncceeded in tracing him.
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his regards the third paragraph in your Despatch dam auch grieved that my action in the matter of the despatch of the Viceroy, to hit hercer meets with ;
your disapproval, but I took the course which I Considered to be most suitable to my position.
respectfully (82) J. B. Robert
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