CO129-143 - Sir MacDonnell - 1870 [1-2] — Page 74

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24.

was given is Pany Yuk Now I can scarcely fancy anything improbable. – The most forcible to offer, many judicious remarks on the objectionable character of such proceeding - but such occurrence taking place, his observations may be irrelevant.

The parting epithet which he bestows so unhesitatingly on Pany Yuk of "unscrupulous" - a charge which I think may fairly be regarded as "not proven".

23.

I am not aware whether Mr Robertson expected me to see his Memo; - but if so, I wish he had endeavored to ascertain more correctly how matters really stood, to which he adverts so confidently and which were within the direct knowledge of this Government. It is for many reasons expedient not to advance statements which compel criticism, however reluctantly.

24. I am, at least, much indebted to Southerford Macgowan for permitting me to see the Memo of Mr Robertson and Mayers, and, before concluding, wish to state that further inquiries render the insinuation of Mr Mayers as to Pang Yuk being influenced in his conduct by possessing a shop...

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24. was given is Pany Yuk Now I can scarcely fancy anything improbable. The most forcible to offer, many judicious remarks on the objectionable character of such proceeding - but such occurrence taking place, his observations may be irrelevant. The parting epithet which he bestows so unhesitatingly on Pany Yuk of "unscrupulous" - a charge which I think may fairly be regarded as "not proven". 23. I am not aware whether Mr Robertson expected me to see his Memo; - but if so, I wish he had endeavored to ascertain more correctly how matters really stood, to which he adverts so confidently and which were within the direct knowledge of this Government. It is for many reasons expedient not to advance statements which compel criticism, however reluctantly. 24. I am, at least, much indebted to Southerford Macgowan for permitting me to see the Memo of Mr Robertson and Mayers, and, before concluding, wish to state that further inquiries render the insinuation of Mr Mayers as to Pang Yuk being influenced in his conduct by possessing a shop...
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