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that Chinese briminals can be demanded by Chinese f Officers and the proof intended cary of course, be no other than pro satisfying the minds of those, - the Scritich officers who have to determine the

question

at the preliminary stage

On this head. I have to instruct

you

that as a

general rule

reasonable cvidence ought to be accepted as sufficient, suct for example as would lead a Grand Jury, in this County to find a true Bill where the cvidence is exparte only or such as with evidence on both.

sides, would induce a Magistak

to commit for trial.

I have se

[(Signed) Newcorth

Ime Copy

bolonial Sentary

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