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at Melbourne, and one at Hong Kong._

One

ๆ

those out Melbowme being the k toward

"Willy" the organiser of

the

Mutiny.

It would seem to be desirable (if practicable / in as much as all the witnesses

must be brought to this country for the pur - Sohuston that the per- pone of the trial of

lons in custody at Melbourne & Hongkong

should be brought here to be put upon their trial with Sohuston.

It appears to be cloubtful whettier

the provisions of

the Stat. 6

647

se cap

34 are applicable to this case, and Fren

if they were, to warrant

a

against the

Mutineers at Mellowme & Hong Kong

Could be obtained in this country lill

the arrival of

the Palsama

or Come

Wetirees.

571

I have thought it advisable to

bring these facts to the notice

Office

may

if

Che Home

in order that Mr. Secretary Cross,

be thinks it advisable, Commu__

nicate with the Colonial Office to ascer

lain whether

any

steps

can be taken to

put the persons referred to upon their tral in this Country:

/ signed)

Jam te.

A.K. Plepkenzon

Witness