by Delineace II of 1871) proceedings taken before the Magistrate in this case are not final, as it is still within the discretion of the Governor to discharge persons who have been committed by the magistrate. The Governor may not reopen the case, but may table evidence upon it before himself & his Executive Council.
This latter course was followed & a full enquiry made with the result that the proof of guilt was not on the whole satisfactory to satisfy the minds of the Council.
In the present case, after the Clunere fugitives had been committed by the Magistrate, certain allegations were made by the Roman Catholic Bishop of facts which, if true, were inconsistent with the guilt of the accused. These allegations having been brought to the knowledge of Hongkong, the enquiry was directed; if the Magistrate could satisfy the members of the Council, & it was upon their views being reported to Hongkong that the orders were given for the discharge of the prisoners.
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