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London, 16th June, 1871.

4. 4. B.

An.

Penalties

were incurred thereunder.

Refused to detain Prisoner though Information filed under Ordinance Two of Eighteen Hundred and Sixty

Mine,

by

Commenced

Actions accordingly, Pirate against Attorney General and others for Penalty. Great Scandal - No Appeal.

May Chief Justice be ordered home on leave, and the Pirate brought to Trial?

(True Capy)

CL

Colonial Scaritary,

(Copy)

To Governur

Hong Kong - [Reaommandit.

Law Officers advise that the -prisoner may be tried for Diracy, - -Court has jurisdiation under 12 and 13 Vint: Chapter 96, Attorney General not liable for penalties under Habeas -Corpus Act, and action against him should be defended. _ 16. June-

Earl of Himberley Colonial Office.

(True Copy)

Antive

Colonial Secretary