but as a result of the Treaty of Sientein, the carrying out of sentences of death or imprisonment awarded by the Colonial Tribunals, the Law Officers consider that the execution of such sentences ought not to be delegated to Chinese Authorities, even if they were disposed to undertake such an office.
I am to add that Lord Stanley also concurs in the proposed instructions to Sir R. Macdonald on the other points to which they apply.
I am, Sir,
Your most obedient
humble servant
Hammond
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instructions to Sir R. Macdonald
on the other points to which they
apply.
I am, Sir,
Your most obedient
humble servant
Hammont
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