CO129-138 - Sir MacDonnell - 1869 [6-7] — Page 430

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Since the probability of a mutual extradition Treaty has been strengthened, I should perhaps under the circumstances feel justified in straining my existing powers and last year I gave up an escaped Chinese Convict - a Pirate - whom it was most desirable to get rid of. I append copies of the papers explanatory of that case.

Inclosure 5.

9. I regret that so much delay has occurred in the preparation of and transmission of this Ordinance, but the necessity of conferences with the Macao authorities and the difficulty as well as extent of the subject itself rendered the delay in a great measure unavoidable.

I have the honor to be, My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient and humble Servant,

William MacDonnell

Governor.

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7 4277 8. Since the probability of a mutual extradition Treaty has been strengthened, I should perhaps under the circumstances feel justified in straining my existing powers and last year I gave up an escaped Chinese Convict - a Pirate - whom it was most desirable to get rid of. I append copies of the papers explanatory of that case. Inclosure 5. 9. I regret that so much delay has occurred in the preparation of and transmission of this Ordinance, but the necessity of conferences with the Macao authorities and the difficulty as well as extent of the subject itself rendered the delay in a great measure unavoidable. I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient and humble Servant, William MacDonnell Governor.
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7 4277 8. Since the probability of a mutual estradition Treaty, has been strengthened I should ferhaps under the circumstances feel justified in straining my existing howers and last year I gave up an escaped Chimese Convict- a Pirate- whom it was most desirable to get rid of. Jappend Cofries of the frapers explanatory of that case Inclosure 5. 9. I regret that es much delay has occurred in the preparation of and transmision of this Ordinance, but the necessity of conferences with the Macas authorities and the difficully as well as extent of the subject itself rendered the delay in a unervidebli. great measure I have the honor to be, My Lord. Your Lordship's mat obedient lumible Servant. and frams Mandonnell Governo.
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7

4277

8.

Since the probability of a mutual estradition Treaty, has been strengthened I should ferhaps under the circumstances feel justified in straining my existing howers and last

year I gave up

an escaped Chimese Convict- a

Pirate- whom it was most desirable to get rid of. Jappend Cofries of the frapers explanatory of that case

Inclosure 5.

9. I regret that es much delay has occurred in the preparation of and transmision of this Ordinance, but the necessity of conferences with the Macas authorities and the difficully as well as extent

of the subject itself rendered the

delay in a

unervidebli.

great measure

I have the honor to be, My Lord.

Your Lordship's mat obedient

lumible Servant.

and frams Mandonnell

Governo.

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