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3.

On investigation I find -

of deportation

that the

CAMIL-

their inability to pay a Pett tax

at

4. I have detained the

for trial before a Mugistrate

with a view to obtains

to obtaining

His

Excellency's

VII of

border for their

deportation under Section

Ordinance 9 of 1857

5. Apart from the proceedings against these men it in plain –

International question

that

a grave

in

arises with reference to the conduct of the Authorities of Saigon deporting these

Colony

to a British

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6 I have therefore abstained, until receipt of His Excellency's instructions from taking the Informations of some of these that show that they were imprisoned on beard a French Ship within the Harbor of Hong Kong for several hours. 7. "Prima facie a clear charge of false im prisonment can be brought against the baptain of the "Conner et Julie :"

I have the honor to await instructions both as to the men and

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the Captain of the inforl

Anctive

I have

to

1 Signed / WM. Deane

Captain In perintended

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