CO129-177 - Sir Kennedy Acting Governor Austin Lieut Governor Hennessy - 1877 [1-5] — Page 412

CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案 All AI Reviewed

There was in all probability no actual failure of Justice by reason of the absence of a rendition treaty, as it was doubtful whether even if there had been an extradition treaty, the Macao Government could have furnished evidence sufficient to justify the rendition of the accused by the British Authorities; the robbery was, however, a most daring one, and serves as a good instance to show to what very great inconveniences and to what failures of justice both Governments are subjected so long as this question of Extradition remains unsettled.

With this despatch I enclose a copy of the Attorney General's opinion, acting upon which I wrote to the Government of Macao, together with a copy of my despatch to the Governor of Macao and his reply thereto.

I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient
humble Servant,
A. H. Smith

Edit History

2026-05-21 16:22:21 · NVIDIA / meta/llama-4-maverick-17b-128e-instruct
Live
View comparison
AI Proofread
There was in all probability no actual failure of Justice by reason of the absence of a rendition treaty, as it was doubtful whether even if there had been an extradition treaty, the Macao Government could have furnished evidence sufficient to justify the rendition of the accused by the British Authorities; the robbery was, however, a most daring one, and serves as a good instance to show to what very great inconveniences and to what failures of justice both Governments are subjected so long as this question of Extradition remains unsettled. With this despatch I enclose a copy of the Attorney General's opinion, acting upon which I wrote to the Government of Macao, together with a copy of my despatch to the Governor of Macao and his reply thereto. I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient humble Servant, A. H. Smith
Baseline (Original)
▪་ག་▪ Character and there was in all probability no actuat facture of Justice by reason reason of the absence of a rendition treaty, Tatry. doubtful whether even if there had as it was been an extradition treatif, the Macao Government could have furmstede Evidence sufficient to Justify the rendition of the heard by the British Authorities; the robbery was howldes A most daring one, and serves as a d instance to show to what very good In Convemences and to what h. Jailures of justice both Governments are Subsech eo long as this 5 question of Extradition remains unsettled. With this despaton. Suom 410 Enclose a copy of the Attorneyh General's opinion acting upon which I wrote to the Government of Macao, together with a copy of my despatch to the Governor of huacas and his reply thereto. Shave the hener la be Sny Ford Your Lordship's hurst obedient humble Servant. Anolis
2026-05-21 16:22:21 · Baseline
View content

▪་ག་▪

Character and there was in all probability no actuat facture of Justice by reason

reason of the absence of a rendition treaty,

Tatry. doubtful whether even if there had

as it was

been an extradition treatif, the Macao Government could have furmstede Evidence sufficient to Justify the rendition of the heard by the British Authorities; the robbery was howldes

A most daring one, and serves as a d instance to show to what

very good In Convemences and to what

h. Jailures

of justice both Governments are

Subsech eo long

as this

5 question of

Extradition remains unsettled.

With this despaton. Suom

410

Enclose a copy of the Attorneyh General's opinion acting upon which I wrote to the Government of Macao, together with a copy of my despatch to the Governor of huacas and his

reply thereto.

Shave the hener la be

Sny Ford

Your Lordship's hurst obedient

humble Servant.

Anolis

Comments

Approved members can add comments, bookmarks, and private notes.

No comments yet.

Private Research Note

Private notes are available after approval.